Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Filtering Surgery

A surgical procedure used in treatment of glaucoma in which an opening is created through which aqueous fluid may pass from the anterior chamber into a sac created beneath the conjunctiva, thus lowering the pressure within the eye. (Hoffman, Pocket Glossary of Ophthalmologic Terminology, 1989)

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Abstract

A surgical procedure used in treatment of glaucoma in which an opening is created through which aqueous fluid may pass from the anterior chamber into a sac created beneath the conjunctiva, thus lowering the pressure within the eye. (Hoffman, Pocket Glossary of Ophthalmologic Terminology, 1989)

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3 entry terms
  • Filtration Surgery
  • Surgery, Filtering
  • Surgery, Filtration

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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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  • Glaucoma/surgery (1966-1994)

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  1. E04w.540w.450

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Filtering Surgery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018463. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018463
  2. Filtering Surgery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73038337