Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laminectomy

A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.

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A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.

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3 entry terms
  • Laminectomies
  • Laminotomy
  • Laminotomies

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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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  1. E02w.718.563w
  2. E04w.188w.400w
  3. E04w.525.450w
  4. E04w.555.350w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laminectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007796. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007796
  2. Laminectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminectomy
  3. Laminectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1801578