OPS-Code 5-411.y:
Operations on spleen and bone marrow: Transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells from the bone marrow: Unspecified
You have been given blood stem cells from your bone marrow.
Stem cells are cells that can develop into different types of cells. Blood cells develop from the blood stem cells. In adults, blood stem cells are mainly found inside some bones. From there the mature blood cells are released into the blood. A small amount of blood stem cells also enters the blood. The bone marrow is inside bone.
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
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