8-83b.03:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Additional information on materials: Type of drug-eluting stent or OPD systems: Paclitaxel-eluting stents or OPD systems without polymer
You have had a small tube made of a special material inserted into a blood vessel.
Stuck to the tube are certain drugs. These drugs aim to prevent blood clots forming in the tube and the tube from getting blocked.
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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