OPS-Code 5-429.41:

Operations on the oesophagus: Other operations on the oesophagus: Suture, primary: Endoscopic

Your oesophagus has been sutured.

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 treatment involved pushing a tube through your mouth to your oesophagus. A camera was attached to the end of the tube. This camera sent pictures to a screen. The tube could also be used to push through instruments such as scissors and forceps.

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).