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Incisional and intraoperative diagnostic endoscopy: Diagnostic endoscopy of central nervous system by puncture, incision and intraoperatively: Intraspinal diagnostic endoscopy

You have had an epiduroscopy (endoscopy of the spinal canal).

The spinal canal is made up of the individual vertebrae in the spine. The spinal canal contains the spinal cord, for example. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles.

To examine the spinal canal using endoscopy, an opening is created by making an incision through the skin on the back. A thin tube or scope is then passed through the opening into the spinal canal. There is a camera at the top of the tube or scope. This camera is used to transmit images to the outside during the examination. In this way, the inside of the spinal canal 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).