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Operations on gallbladder and bile ducts: Endoscopic operations on the bile ducts: Use of single-use duodenoscope

You have had treatment on your bile ducts. A device that can only be used once was used to do this.

Bile is produced in the liver. The bile is transported via bile ducts within the liver towards the gallbladder. The bile is collected in the gallbladder. When you eat something, bile is released into the intestine. This is what the common bile duct to the intestine is for. The common bile duct opens up into the first section of the intestine. The bile from the common bile duct flows through this opening into the intestine.

To carry out the treatment, a tube was inserted through your mouth and pushed through the stomach to the opening in your common bile duct. A camera was attached to the end of the tube. This camera sent images to a screen during the treatment. Various instruments can also be pushed through a tube like this.

A tube like this, with a camera, can usually be cleaned and reused after the treatment. In your case a special tube was used that can only be used once.

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).