Decompression of ulnar nerve at wrist   171838003

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code171838003
nameDecompression of ulnar nerve at wrist
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Decompression of ulnar nerve at wrist (procedure)
synonyms
  • Guyon's canal decompression
  • Release of ulnar nerve in Guyon's canal
  • Decompression of ulnar nerve at wrist
attributes - group1
MethodSurgical decompression - action   410756002
Procedure site - DirectStructure of ulnar nerve of wrist region   244475008
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Limb operation   363187007
        Operative procedure on upper extremity   107769006
          Operative procedure on wrist   24112000
            Decompression of ulnar nerve at wrist   171838003

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Surgical procedure   387713003
      Decompression operation   410803008
        Decompression of ulnar nerve   274000001
          Decompression of ulnar nerve at wrist   171838003

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