Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vitrectomy

Removal of the whole or part of the vitreous body in treating endophthalmitis, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, intraocular foreign bodies, and some types of glaucoma.

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Abstract

Removal of the whole or part of the vitreous body in treating endophthalmitis, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, intraocular foreign bodies, and some types of glaucoma.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Vitrectomies

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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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84

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Previous Indexing

  • Vitreous Body/surgery (1966-1983)

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  1. E04w.540w.960w

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WW 250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vitrectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014821. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014821
  2. Vitrectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitrectomy
  3. Vitrectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q924295