YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy

Preferred Label : YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy;

NCIt synonyms : Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy;

NCIt related terms : YAG Laser Capsulotomy;

NCIt definition : The use of a neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser to treat posterior capsule opacification following cataract surgery.;

Details

Origin ID

C204076;

UMLS CUI

C0587069;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser posterior capsulotomy (procedure) [SNOMED CT concept]
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- Eye [NCIt concept]

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