Exploratory thoracotomy   26337002

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code26337002
nameExploratory thoracotomy
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Exploratory thoracotomy (procedure)
synonymsExploratory thoracotomy
attributes - group1
MethodIncision - action   129287005
Procedure site - DirectChest wall structure   78904004
attributes - group2
MethodExploration - action   281615006
Procedure site - DirectThoracic cavity structure   43799004
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  • Exploratory median sternotomy   177766009
  • Exploratory thoracotomy NEC   177767000  removed: 2010-01-31
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Trunk incision   119580007
          Incision of thorax   367408005
            Chest wall incision   120145007
              Exploratory thoracotomy   26337002

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Procedure on body system   118664000
        Examination of body system   284366008
          Exploratory thoracotomy   26337002

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Physical examination   5880005
        Exploration of trunk   363122004
          Exploratory thoracotomy   26337002

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Exploratory incision   76145000
          Exploratory thoracotomy   26337002

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