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Other operations on small and large intestine: Creation of an ileostoma (as protective measure) during another intervention: Other

You have had an operation on your abdomen. This also involved making you an artificial anus.

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 The large intestine (colon) is where water and salt are withdrawn from the stool.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.

An artificial anus is an additional opening in the intestine. The intestinal contents are routed outwards through the abdominal wall via this opening. This protects the sections of intestine behind it and the anus. This type of artificial anus is sometimes only used for a specific time, so that the intestine or the anus can heal. A special bag that collects the intestinal contents is usually attached to the artificial anus.

To create an artificial anus, a small opening was made in your abdominal wall. Your intestine was then opened at one location. This opening was then stitched to the opening in your abdominal wall.

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).