Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Posterior Capsulotomy

Procedures performed to remove CAPSULE OPACIFICATION that develops on the POSTERIOR CAPSULE OF THE LENS following removal of a primary CATARACT.

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Abstract

Procedures performed to remove CAPSULE OPACIFICATION that develops on the POSTERIOR CAPSULE OF THE LENS following removal of a primary CATARACT.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Capsulotomies, Posterior
  • Capsulotomy, Posterior
  • Posterior Capsulotomies
  • Posterior Capsulotomy, Laser
  • Capsulotomies, Laser Posterior
  • Capsulotomy, Laser Posterior
  • Laser Posterior Capsulotomies
  • Laser Posterior Capsulotomy
  • Posterior Capsulotomies, Laser

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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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History Note

2014

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  1. E04w.540w.825w.784

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Posterior Capsulotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064727. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064727
  2. Posterior Capsulotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72392150