Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pelvic Exenteration

Removal of all of the organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis. It is usually performed to surgically remove cancer involving the bladder, uterine cervix, or rectum. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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Removal of all of the organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis. It is usually performed to surgically remove cancer involving the bladder, uterine cervix, or rectum. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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3 entry terms
  • Exenteration, Pelvic
  • Exenterations, Pelvic
  • Pelvic Exenterations

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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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  1. E04w.584w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pelvic Exenteration. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010385. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010385
  2. Pelvic Exenteration. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelvic_exenteration
  3. Pelvic Exenteration. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7161796