5-758.7:
Other birth-assisting operations: Reconstruction of female genital organs after rupture, postpartum [perineal laceration]: Reconstruction of bladder and urethra
One or more tears in your bladder or your urethra have been sutured.
Your bladder or also your urethra tore when you were giving birth to your child.
The bladder sits low down in the abdomen and collects the urine. The urine is produced in the two kidneys. The urine flows from the kidneys into the bladder via the ureters. When you pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out.
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).