OPS-Code 5-450.3:
Incision, excision, resection and anastomosis of small and large intestine: Incision in intestine: Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ)
You have had an artificial opening to your small intestine made via an incision in the front of your abdominal wall. A tube was inserted through the opening.
The small intestine is the first part of the intestine, after the stomach. The nutrients from food are absorbed in the small intestine. To create the artificial opening in the small intestine, a tube with a camera was first inserted through your oesophagus to your stomach and then on to your small intestine. It was then possible to insert a tube into the artificial opening to the small intestine through an incision in the front of your abdominal wall.
This is a special tube system. A tube in an artificial stomach opening to the small intestine is usually a feeding tube, through which you can receive food and fluids.
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
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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