Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Thrombectomy

Surgical removal of an obstructing clot or foreign material from a blood vessel at the point of its formation. Removal of a clot arising from a distant site is called EMBOLECTOMY.

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Abstract

Surgical removal of an obstructing clot or foreign material from a blood vessel at the point of its formation. Removal of a clot arising from a distant site is called EMBOLECTOMY.

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11 entry terms
  • Thrombectomies
  • Aspiration Thrombectomy
  • Percutaneous Aspiration Thrombectomy
  • Aspiration Thrombectomies
  • Aspiration Thrombectomies, Percutaneous
  • Aspiration Thrombectomy, Percutaneous
  • Percutaneous Aspiration Thrombectomies
  • Thrombectomies, Aspiration
  • Thrombectomies, Percutaneous Aspiration
  • Thrombectomy, Aspiration
  • Thrombectomy, Percutaneous Aspiration

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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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  • Thrombophlebitis/surgery (1966-1992)
  • Thrombosis/surgery (1966-1992)

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  1. E04w.100.814w.842w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thrombectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017131. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017131
  2. Thrombectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombectomy
  3. Thrombectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2429588