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5-448.11:

Other operations on the stomach: Other stomach reconstruction: Closure of a gastrostomy or (feeding) fistula: Open surgical thoracic

You had an artificial stomach opening. This artificial stomach opening has been surgically closed.

A feeding tube can be inserted through the artificial gastric opening. Food and drink can be taken through a feeding tube.

To close your artificial stomach opening, your chest was opened by making an incision in your skin. Your stomach could then be treated through your diaphragm. The diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. The stomach lies in the abdomen below the diaphragm.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).