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OPS-Code 5-428.7:

Operations on the oesophagus: Reconstruction of oesophageal passage for atresia and management of a congenital oesophagotracheal fistula: Elimination of an H-type fistula

A pathological passage between your oesophagus and your trachea has been closed.

The oesophagus or gullet connects the mouth with the stomach. It is made up of a muscular tube. The muscles in the oesophagus move food into the stomach.The oesophagus sits in the neck, directly behind the trachea.

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

Further information

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).