SNOMED CT Concept  138875005

Procedure  71388002

Procedure by site  362958002

Procedure on body system  118664000

Examination of body system  284366008

Incision and exploration mediastinum  77202008

Mediastinotomy with exploration by transthoracic approach   55872002

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code55872002
nameMediastinotomy with exploration by transthoracic approach
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Mediastinotomy with exploration by transthoracic approach (procedure)
synonymsMediastinotomy with exploration by transthoracic approach
attributes - group2
Procedure site - DirectMediastinal structure   72410000
MethodIncision - action   129287005
Surgical approachTransthoracic approach   41242001
attributes - group1
Surgical approachTransthoracic approach   41242001
MethodExploration - action   281615006
Procedure site - DirectMediastinal structure   72410000
parentsIncision and exploration mediastinum   77202008
children
  • Exploration of parathyroid with mediastinal exploration by transthoracic approach   31221000
  • Parathyroidectomy with mediastinal exploration by transthoracic approach   63382008
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Procedure on body system   118664000
        Examination of body system   284366008
          Incision and exploration mediastinum   77202008
            Mediastinotomy with exploration by transthoracic approach   55872002

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