5-464.52:

Other operations on small and large intestine: Inspection of and other interventions for an ileostomy: Correction of a parastomal hernia: Ileum

You had a breach of your abdominal wall in the area of your artificial anus in the final section of your small intestine. This breach of your abdominal wall has now been surgically sealed.

The small intestine is the longest section of the digestive tract. It consists of 3 sections. The 1st section begins immediately after the stomach and is called the duodenum. The gallbladder and the pancreas secrete the digestive juices in this section. The jejunum and ileum sections come next. The nutrients are absorbed into the blood from the food in the small intestine. The small intestine is followed by the large intestine.

An artificial anus transports the intestinal contents outwards via an opening in the abdominal wall. The intestinal contents are then usually routed straight to a bag at the opening itself. This type of artificial anus can be created, for example, to protect the intestine for a while.

A weakness sometimes develops in the abdominal wall near the artificial anus. The contents of the breach are then surgically replaced in the abdomen and the abdominal wall weakness is sealed. Foreign material or tissue is also sometimes implanted in the abdominal wall to provide extra reinforcement for the weakness there.

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).