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8-139.01:

Manipulation of urinary tract: Other manipulation of urinary tract: Bougie dilation of urethra: With fluoroscopy

Your urethra had narrowed. One or more bottlenecks in your urethra have been widened.

When you have to pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out. The urethra can be damaged by certain examinations, treatments or illnesses. Damage done to the urethra can cause scars to form when it heals. Scars can cause the urethra to narrow. The urine is then unable to flow away as easily.

A tube or a rod can be used to widen the narrowed urethra.

During the treatment images are created using an X-ray camera. In this way it is possible to see exactly where the tip of the tube or the rod is.

After the treatment a catheter can be inserted into the bladder. The catheter is a tube via which the urine can flow into a bag. The catheter protects the location that has been treated during the first few days.

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).