Vitrectomy

Removal of the whole or part of the vitreous body in treating endophthalmitis, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, intraocular foreign bodies, and some types of glaucoma.

Year introduced: 1984

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Tree Number(s): E04.540.960

MeSH Unique ID: D014821

Entry Terms:

• Vitrectomies

Previous Indexing:

• Vitreous Body/surgery (1966-1983)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Vitrectomy