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Other operations on small and large intestine: Other intestinal reconstruction: Creation of a reservoir: Ileum

The final part of your small intestine has been made into a sort of pocket that is to store the intestine’s contents.

Food is normally stored and broken down in the stomach. The food then passes through the small intestine to the large intestine. At the end of the large intestine is the rectum. The intestine’s contents are stored in the rectum and then excreted via the anus.

An artificially created pocket in the intestine aims to replace the storage function. This type of pocket is also known as a reservoir or a pouch. The intestine’s contents are collected in a pocket like this before they are moved further along or excreted.

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).