Exploratory thoracic laminectomy   178773002

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code178773002
nameExploratory thoracic laminectomy
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Exploratory thoracic laminectomy (procedure)
synonymsExploratory thoracic laminectomy
attributes - group2
Procedure site - DirectStructure of intervertebral space   47886009
MethodExploration - action   281615006
attributes - group3
Procedure site - DirectStructure of lamina of vertebra   89340005
MethodExcision - action   129304002
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectStructure of thoracic intervertebral disc   5261000
MethodExcision - action   129304002
parents
  • Excision of thoracic intervertebral disc   302481001
  • Laminectomy and discectomy   448234006
  • Exploration of disc space   6385000
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operative procedure on spinal structure   392236004
        Surgical procedure on thoracic spine   1263438009
          Excision of thoracic intervertebral disc   302481001
            Exploratory thoracic laminectomy   178773002

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operative procedure on spinal structure   392236004
        Operation on intervertebral disc   239540005
          Chondrectomy of spine   3418002
            Laminectomy and discectomy   448234006
              Exploratory thoracic laminectomy   178773002

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Physical examination   5880005
        Examination of spine   284394000
          Exploration of spine   178771000
            Exploration of disc space   6385000
              Exploratory thoracic laminectomy   178773002

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