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Incisional and intraoperative diagnostic endoscopy: Incisional and intraoperative diagnostic endoscopy of digestive tract: Stomach

You have had a gastroscopy (examination of the stomach).

The stomach is located in the upper abdomen. The stomach has a bag-like shape, and is connected to the gullet (esophagus) at its upper end and to the first part of the small intestine at its lower end. Between the stomach and the small intestine there is a circular sphincter, the pylorus. The inside of the stomach is lined with mucous membrane.

The endoscopic examination involves a thin tube being passed into the body, then advancing it to the stomach. The tube may be passed into the body through the mouth. However, access may also be obtained through an incision in the skin. There is a camera at the top of the tube. This camera is used to transmit images from inside the body to the outside during the examination. In this way, the inside of the stomach can be viewed and assessed for any changes.

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

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).