8-541.2:
Cytostatic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and antiretroviral therapy: Instillation of and locoregional therapy with cytotoxic drugs and immunomodulators: Into pleural cavity
You were given drugs into the gap between the lungs and the chest wall that damage pathologically altered cells.
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.
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
Source
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