8-84d.0e:
(Percutaneous) transluminal stent implantation: (Percutaneous) transluminal implantation of wire-interwoven nitinol (WIN) stents: One stent: Synthetic vascular grafts
A catheter has been used to implant a small tube in a blood vessel you have that is synthetic.
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.
A special tube made from interwoven wires was used.
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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