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OPS-Code 5-903.5f:

Surgical restoration and reconstruction of skin and hypoderm: Local flap in skin and hypoderm: Stretch flap, large area: Lower leg

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An Ihrem Unterschenkel wurde eine größere Wunde verschlossen.

Um die Wunde zu verschließen, hat man zunächst die Haut neben der Wunde gedehnt. Anschließend kann man die Ränder der Wunde zusammenziehen und die Wunde verschließen. Dafür nutzt man beispielsweise Fäden, Klammern oder einen speziellen Kleber.

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).