8-83c.eb:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Other (percutaneous) transluminal angioplasty: Endovascular creation of arteriovenous fistula with sutureless nitinol coupler: Vessels of the thigh
You have had an artificial connection created between an artery and a vein in your thigh.
Two catheters were used to create the connection. A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed at the front of the tube.
One catheter was inserted into a vein, the other into an artery. The tubes were pushed through until their tips were close to each other in your thigh. A needle was then used to create an opening in the walls of the vein and the artery. A special tool was used to connect the two blood vessels to each other.
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
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