Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Scleral Buckling

An operation for retinal detachment which reduces the size of the globe by indenting the sclera so that it approximates the retina.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

An operation for retinal detachment which reduces the size of the globe by indenting the sclera so that it approximates the retina.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Buckling, Scleral
  • Bucklings, Scleral
  • Scleral Bucklings

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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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History Note

75

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Previous Indexing

  • Retinal Detachment/surgery (1966-1974)
  • Sclera (1966-1974)

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  1. E04w.540w.890w

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NLM Classification

WW 274

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Scleral Buckling. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012591. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012591
  2. Scleral Buckling. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scleral_buckle
  3. Scleral Buckling. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7434130