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Cytostatic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and antiretroviral therapy: Instillation of and locoregional therapy with cytotoxic drugs and immunomodulators: Intrathecal

You were given drugs into your cerebrospinal fluid that damage pathologically altered cells.

The brain is located inside the head. It receives, processes and stores sensory impressions. The brain controls movements and various physical functions. There are cavities with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, around the brain and around the spinal cord. Among other things, the cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord during knocks and also nourishes the brain cells.

Some drugs damage pathologically altered cells directly. Other drugs can specifically change the body's own immune system. The immune system protects the body from pathogens and foreign substances. The immune system can also destroy cells in the body that have pathologically changed. Certain drugs can help the immune system, for example, to destroy pathologically altered cells. There are also drugs that inhibit the immune system.

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).