Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Surgical Decompression

A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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Abstract

A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Decompressions, Surgical
  • Surgical Decompressions

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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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  • specific disease/surgery (1966-1996)

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  1. E04w.188w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Surgical Decompression. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019299. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019299
  2. Surgical Decompression. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompression_(surgery)
  3. Surgical Decompression. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19596746