Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Surgical Diagnostic Techniques

Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of disease or dysfunction by examination of the pathological site or operative field during surgical intervention.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of disease or dysfunction by examination of the pathological site or operative field during surgical intervention.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Diagnostic Technic, Surgical
  • Diagnostic Technics, Surgical
  • Diagnostic Technique, Surgical
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical
  • Surgical Diagnostic Technic
  • Surgical Diagnostic Technics
  • Surgical Diagnostic Technique
  • Technic, Surgical Diagnostic
  • Technics, Surgical Diagnostic
  • Technique, Surgical Diagnostic
  • Techniques, Surgical Diagnostic

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13 allowable subheadings

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

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general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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98(66)

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  1. E01w.370.388

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WO 141

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Surgical Diagnostic Techniques. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003949. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003949
  2. Surgical Diagnostic Techniques. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73041189