Submandibular Gland Transfer

Preferred Label : Submandibular Gland Transfer;

NCIt synonyms : SJP; Seikaly-Jha Procedure; SMGT;

NCIt definition : A procedure for the prevention of radiation-induced xerostomia where one submandibular salivary gland is transferred into the submental space and shielded from radiation during post-operative radiotherapy.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1406235;

Details

Origin ID

C172115;

UMLS CUI

C5417707;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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- CTRP Intervention Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Head and Neck [NCIt concept]

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