Thoracotomy Scar

Preferred Label : Thoracotomy Scar;

NCIt definition : Replacement of destroyed tissue by fibrous tissue due to a surgical procedure where an incision was made into the chest wall to the left or to the right of the midline.;

Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: Replacement of destroyed tissue by fibrous tissue due to a surgical procedure where an incision (cut) was made into the chest wall to the left or to the right of the midline.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL972816;

Details

Origin ID

C168454;

UMLS CUI

C5238882;

Has associated anatomic sites
- Integumentary System [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Finding [UMLS semantic type]
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- ACC/AHA Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology EHR Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Cutaneous Involvement [NCIt concept]
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- Skin [NCIt concept]

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