5-449.hx:
Other operations on the stomach: Other operations on the stomach: Implantation or replacement of a self-expanding prosthesis: Other
You have had treatment on your stomach.
The stomach is located in the upper left abdomen. The stomach stores food and breaks it down further. Harmful pathogens are also killed by gastric acid in the stomach. The stomach thus prepares the food for digestion in the intestines.
You had a synthetic tube inserted or replaced in your stomach. The purpose of this type of synthetic tube is to keep narrow places in the stomach open.
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
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).