Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Nephrotomy

Surgical incision into any part of the kidney.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Surgical incision into any part of the kidney.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Kidney Incisions
  • Kidney Incision
  • Nephrotomies
  • Nephrostomy
  • Pyelostomy
  • Pyelotomy
  • Nephrostomies
  • Pyelostomies
  • Pyelotomies

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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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Indexing Annotation

note entry terms PYELOTOMY and PYELOSTOMY: coordinate with KIDNEY PELVIS /surg

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History Note

2018

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Previous Indexing

  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous (1985-2017)

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NLM Classification

WJ 368

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nephrotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000074643. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000074643
  2. Nephrotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephrotomy
  3. Nephrotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6995238