OPS-Code 5-545.0:
Other operations in the abdominal region and additional information about digestive tract surgery: Closure of abdominal wall and peritoneum: Secondary closure of abdominal wall (for post-surgical wound dehiscence)
Following abdominal surgery, you had a second procedure to close your abdominal wall.
The abdominal wall is the front part of the abdomen. The abdominal wall is made up of various layers. From the outermost to the innermost, the layers are: the skin, the fatty tissue, the muscles and various connective tissue layers. The abdominal wall is very solid. The organs thus remain in the abdomen even at high pressure.
Abdominal surgery causes wounds to the abdominal wall. In certain cases, these wounds may not be closed immediately. This is the case, for example, if a wound is very large or if pressure in the abdomen is very high. In addition, the abdominal wall may not be closed immediately if pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) have entered the body. In this case, the abdominal wall is closed after a certain period of time.
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
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).