OPS-Code 3-311:
Other optical techniques: Imaging of the parathyroid glands through autofluorescence
Your parathyroid glands were identified using a special method.
The parathyroid glands are 4 small glands at the edge of the thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands produce a messenger substance that is important in bone metabolism. This messenger substance affects the calcium and phosphate content in the body.
It is difficult to detect the parathyroid glands with the naked eye. For example, it can be necessary to identify the parathyroid glands when operating on the thyroid gland. One particular characteristic of the parathyroid glands is useful in this regard. The parathyroid glands glow under a special light. The parathyroid glands can be identified using a camera that emits this special light.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).