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Other operations on small and large intestine: Creation of an ileostomy, end, as standalone intervention: Appendicostomy, continent: Open surgical

An operation involved making an artificial anus in your appendix.

The intestines are made up of the small intestine and the large intestine or colon. Most of the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine. The large intestine (colon) is where water and salt are withdrawn from the stool. The last segment of the large intestine (colon) is the rectum. Stool then leaves the body through the anus.

The appendix is usually located on the right side attached to the first part of the large intestine. The first part of the large intestine is also known as the cecum.

The operation involved opening your abdomen via an incision in your skin.

To create an artificial anus, a small opening was then made in your abdominal wall. Your appendix was then opened. Your appendix was then stitched to the opening in your abdominal wall. The artificial anus in your appendix was made in such a way that intestinal contents do not usually come out of it.

A tube can be inserted into your large intestine through an artificial anus in the appendix. This tube can then be used to regularly flush out and empty the intestine with a fluid.

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).