Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sclerostomy

Surgical formation of an external opening in the sclera, primarily in the treatment of glaucoma.

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Abstract

Surgical formation of an external opening in the sclera, primarily in the treatment of glaucoma.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Sclerostomies

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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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88

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Previous Indexing

  • Glaucoma/surgery (1971-1987)
  • Sclera/surgery (1971-1987)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E04w.540w.450.600
  2. E04w.579w.895

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WW 290

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sclerostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012599. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012599
  2. Sclerostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65601648