Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tympanocentesis

Needle aspiration of fluid from the MIDDLE EAR through a puncture in the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.

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Abstract

Needle aspiration of fluid from the MIDDLE EAR through a puncture in the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Tympanocenteses

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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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Previous Indexing

  • Drainage (1973-2015)
  • Paracentesis (1997-2015)

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  1. E01w.370.225.998w.329.905w
  2. E02w.800.550.905w
  3. E04w.665.600.905w
  4. E05.200.998w.329.905w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tympanocentesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000069356. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000069356
  2. Tympanocentesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tympanocentesis
  3. Tympanocentesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16910900