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(Percutaneous) transluminal stent implantation: (Percutaneous) transluminal implantation of wire-interwoven nitinol (WIN) stents: One stent: Other

A catheter has been used to implant a small tube in one of your blood vessels.

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

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).