5-538.1:
Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia: Open surgical, with plastic closure of hernial orifices
You have had a diaphragmatic gap surgically closed.
The diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. Above the diaphragm are the lungs and the heart. Beneath the diaphragm are the stomach, liver and spleen. In the diaphragm there are several openings which the large blood vessels and the esophagus pass through.
To close your diaphragmatic gap, your abdomen was first opened by making an incision in your skin. The diaphragmatic gap was then closed using tissue from your body.
Organs sometimes move from the abdominal cavity to the chest cavity through the diaphragmatic gap. The operation then involves putting those organs back into the abdominal cavity.
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
Source
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