decompressive craniectomy

Preferred Label : decompressive craniectomy;

MeSH definition : Excision of part of the skull. This procedure is used to treat elevated intracranial pressure that is unresponsive to conventional treatment.;

MeSH synonym : craniectomy, decompressive; decompressive craniectomies;

CISMeF synonym : craniectomies, decompressive;

DeCS synonym : Decompressive Craniotomy; Decompressive Craniotomies;

Related MeSH term : Craniotomy, Decompressive; Decompressive Craniotomies;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompressive craniectomy;

Details

Origin ID

D056424;

UMLS CUI

C2717817;

Allowable qualifiers
- adverse effects [MeSH Qualifier]
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- economics [MeSH Qualifier]
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- legislation and jurisprudence [MeSH Qualifier]
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- veterinary [MeSH Qualifier]
Record concept(s)
- Decompressive Craniotomy [MeSH concept]
- decompressive craniectomy [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Decompressive craniectomy [MedDRA Preferred Term]

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