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Incisional and intraoperative diagnostic endoscopy: Incisional and intraoperative diagnostic endoscopy of digestive tract: Small intestine

You have had an enteroscopy (endoscopic examination of the small intestine).

The intestines are made up of the small intestine and the large intestine or colon. The small intestine connects to the stomach. The nutrients are absorbed into the blood from the food in the small intestine.

The endoscopic examination involves a thin tube being passed into the body, then advancing it to the small intestine. 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 small intestine 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).