Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pericardiectomy

Surgical excision (total or partial) of a portion of the pericardium. Pericardiotomy refers to incision of the pericardium.

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Abstract

Surgical excision (total or partial) of a portion of the pericardium. Pericardiotomy refers to incision of the pericardium.

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7 entry terms
  • Pericardectomy
  • Pericardectomies
  • Pericardiectomies
  • Pericardiotomy
  • Pericardotomy
  • Pericardiotomies
  • Pericardotomies

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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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88

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Previous Indexing

  • Pericardium/surgery (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.100.376.735w
  2. E04w.928.220.605w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pericardiectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010492. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010492
  2. Pericardiectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericardiectomy
  3. Pericardiectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7168388