Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Lymph Node Excision

Surgical excision of one or more lymph nodes. Its most common use is in cancer surgery. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p966)

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Surgical excision of one or more lymph nodes. Its most common use is in cancer surgery. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p966)

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  • Lymphadenectomy
  • Excision, Lymph Node
  • Excisions, Lymph Node
  • Lymph Node Excisions
  • Lymphadenectomies
  • Lymph Node Dissection
  • Dissection, Lymph Node
  • Dissections, Lymph Node
  • Lymph Node Dissections
  • Node Dissection, Lymph
  • Node Dissections, Lymph

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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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coordinate with site of lymph nodes but note NECK DISSECTION is available

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  1. E04w.446w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Lymph Node Excision. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008197. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008197
  2. Lymph Node Excision. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphadenectomy
  3. Lymph Node Excision. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1809305