Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Surgical Stapling

A technique of closing incisions and wounds, or of joining and connecting tissues, in which staples are used as sutures.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A technique of closing incisions and wounds, or of joining and connecting tissues, in which staples are used as sutures.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Stapling, Surgical
  • Staplings, Surgical
  • Surgical Staplings

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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

/instrum: consider also SURGICAL STAPLERS; coordinate with staple material if pertinent

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History Note

94

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Previous Indexing

  • Surgical Staplers (1966-1993)

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.987.775.800

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Surgical Stapling. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017792. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017792
  2. Surgical Stapling. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73220362