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8-144.1:

Other forms of therapeutic catheterization and cannulation: Therapeutic drainage of pleural cavity: Small bore, indwelling

You have had a tube inserted into the space around your lungs.

The lungs are surrounded by a smooth membrane. A smooth membrane like this is also located inside the ribs. There is a narrow cavity between the two membranes. This cavity is filled with some fluid.

A tube can be used to drain any fluid or air, for example, that has collected from the space around the lungs. The tube is inserted through a small incision in the chest and it is connected to a collector. The tube usually stays in the body for a 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).