Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Light Coagulation

The coagulation of tissue by an intense beam of light, including laser (LASER COAGULATION). In the eye it is used in the treatment of retinal detachments, retinal holes, aneurysms, hemorrhages, and malignant and benign neoplasms. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)

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Abstract

The coagulation of tissue by an intense beam of light, including laser (LASER COAGULATION). In the eye it is used in the treatment of retinal detachments, retinal holes, aneurysms, hemorrhages, and malignant and benign neoplasms. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Photocoagulation
  • Coagulation, Light
  • Coagulations, Light
  • Light Coagulations
  • Photocoagulations

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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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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with LASER COAGULATION; coordinate with anatomical term or disease /surg

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  1. E02w.520.745
  2. E04w.350.750
  3. E04w.540w.630

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Light Coagulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008028. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008028
  2. Light Coagulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73523884