Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Herniorrhaphy

Surgical procedures undertaken to repair abnormal openings through which tissue or parts of organs can protrude or are already protruding.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Surgical procedures undertaken to repair abnormal openings through which tissue or parts of organs can protrude or are already protruding.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hernioplasty
  • Hernia Repairs
  • Hernioplasties
  • Herniorrhaphies
  • Repair, Hernia
  • Repairs, Hernia

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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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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Hernia/surgery (1965-2011)

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  1. E04w.617w.325w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Herniorrhaphy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059685. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059685
  2. Herniorrhaphy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernia_repair
  3. Herniorrhaphy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2531594