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Information about the graft and the materials used: Use of membranes or other materials for prophylaxis of adhesions: Non-absorbable

You have had an operation involving a special material.

An operation involves cutting through tissue. The severed tissue in the body can then grow together or adhere. To prevent these types of tissue adhesions, an operation may involve inserting a synthetic membrane or another material.

The material used remains in the body permanently.

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).