Anterior vitrectomy   172555009

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code172555009
nameAnterior vitrectomy
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Anterior vitrectomy (procedure)
synonyms
  • Anterior vitrectomy
  • Vitrectomy by anterior approach
  • Extirpation of vitreous body using anterior approach
attributes - group1
MethodExcision - action   129304002
Surgical approachAnterior approach   83037006
Procedure site - DirectVitreous body structure   47538007
parents
children
  • Mechanical vitrectomy by anterior approach   43582002
  • Partial removal of vitreous by anterior approach   8891002
hierarchies
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operative procedure on head   89901005
        Excision of head structure   128993003
          Posterior segment of eye excision   108156003
            Anterior vitrectomy   172555009

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operative procedure on head   89901005
        Excision of head structure   128993003
          Orbitectomy   398328001
            Anterior vitrectomy   172555009

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical procedure on soft tissue   373351007
        Excision of soft tissue   56361007
          Anterior vitrectomy   172555009

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Surgical procedure   387713003
      Surgical removal   128303001
        Vitrectomy   75732000
          Anterior vitrectomy   172555009

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