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Surgical restoration and reconstruction of skin and hypoderm: Local flap in skin and hypoderm: Stretch flap, large area: Upper arm and elbow

A wound in your upper arm or elbow has been sealed.

You had a large wound in your upper arm or elbow. The skin near to the wound was initially stretched to seal the wound. The edges of the wound can then be pulled together to seal the wound. Thread, clips or a special glue can be used to do this, for example.

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).