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Operations on muscles, tendons, fasciae and bursas: Reconstruction of fasciae: Transplant removal: Groin and genital area and buttocks

You have had an operation on fasciae in your groin, genital organs or buttocks.

Fasciae are thin casings made of connective tissue that surround the muscles.

When a fascia is damaged, the damaged site can be replaced by fascia tissue from elsewhere in the body or by fascia tissue from another person.

A previous operation involved transplanting fascia tissue to somewhere on your groin, genital organs or buttocks. This transplanted fascia tissue on your groin, genital organs or buttocks has been removed.

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).