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Closure of abdominal hernias: Closure of an diaphragmatic hernia: With alloplastic material: Open surgical, thoracoabdominal

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 and your chest were first opened by making an incision in your skin. The diaphragmatic gap was then closed using synthetic tissue.

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

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).