Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Trabeculectomy

Any surgical procedure for treatment of glaucoma by means of puncture or reshaping of the trabecular meshwork. It includes goniotomy, trabeculectomy, and laser perforation.

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Any surgical procedure for treatment of glaucoma by means of puncture or reshaping of the trabecular meshwork. It includes goniotomy, trabeculectomy, and laser perforation.

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7 entry terms
  • Trabeculoplasty
  • Trabeculectomies
  • Trabeculoplasties
  • Goniotomy
  • Trabeculotomy
  • Goniotomies
  • Trabeculotomies

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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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Previous Indexing

  • Ciliary Body/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Glaucoma/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Sclera/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Trabecular Meshwork/surgery (1977-1987)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Trabeculectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014130. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014130
  2. Trabeculectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabeculectomy
  3. Trabeculectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3177088