Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Second-Look Surgery

A followup operation to examine the outcome of the previous surgery and other treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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Abstract

A followup operation to examine the outcome of the previous surgery and other treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Surgery, Second-Look
  • Second Look Surgery
  • Surgery, Second Look

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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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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Reoperation (1983-2001)

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  1. E04w.708

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Second-Look Surgery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D024162. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D024162
  2. Second-Look Surgery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73397402