Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ligation

Application of a ligature to tie a vessel or strangulate a part.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Application of a ligature to tie a vessel or strangulate a part.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Ligations
  • Ligature
  • Ligatures

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM

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History Note

77(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Surgical Procedures, Operative (1966-1970)
  • specific heading/surgery (1966-1970)

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.426w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ligation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008026. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008026
  2. Ligation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligature_(medicine)
  3. Ligation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2144381