Thermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy   37709009

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code37709009
nameThermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Thermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy (procedure)
synonyms
  • Thermocauterisation of sclera with iridectomy
  • Iridectomy with scleral thermocauterization
  • Iridectomy with scleral thermocauterisation
  • Schele operation
  • Thermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy
attributes - group2
Using deviceCauterization device   1287636005
Using energyHeat   88999006
Procedure site - DirectScleral structure   18619003
MethodCauterization - action   129392009
attributes - group3
Procedure site - DirectIris structure   41296002
MethodExcision - action   129304002
parents
  • Thermocauterization   43802008
  • Cauterization of sclera with iridectomy   4593001
childrenIridectomy with scleral thermocauterization   27178004  removed: 2023-03-31
hierarchies
a selection of possible paths
SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Destructive procedure   64597002
        Thermocauterization   43802008
          Thermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy   37709009

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operative procedure on head   89901005
        Excision of head structure   128993003
          Anterior segment of eye excision   108148001
            Cauterization of sclera with iridectomy   4593001
              Thermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy   37709009

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