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A surgical technique to correct REFRACTIVE ERRORS of the EYE, such as MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM. In this method, a flap of CORNEAL EPITHELIUM is created…

A surgical procedure to correct MYOPIA by CORNEAL STROMA subtraction. It involves the use of a microkeratome to make a lamellar dissection of the COR…

Partial or total replacement of all layers of a central portion of the cornea.

A procedure to surgically correct REFRACTIVE ERRORS by cutting radial slits into the CORNEA to change its refractive properties.

The transference of a kidney from one human or animal to another.

The study of muscles and the movement of the human body. In holistic medicine it is the balance of movement and the interaction of a person's energy …

Procedures to restore vertebrae to their original shape following vertebral compression fractures by inflating a balloon inserted into the vertebrae,…

Artificially induced UTERINE CONTRACTION.

A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD…

A surgical procedure performed on selected pairs of vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and which also allows for osteoplastic en…

Rehabilitation of persons with language disorders or training of children with language development disorders.

Incision into the side of the abdomen between the ribs and pelvis.

A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to endotracheal intubation and standard mask anesthesia in certain patients. It is introd…

Total or partial excision of the larynx.

Restoration, reconstruction, or improvement of a defective or damaged LARYNX.

The use of green light-producing LASERS to stop bleeding. The green light is selectively absorbed by HEMOGLOBIN, thus triggering BLOOD COAGULATION.

The use of photothermal effects of LASERS to coagulate, incise, vaporize, resect, dissect, or resurface tissue.

Surgical incision of the INTERNAL ANAL SPHINCTER typically in the treatment of FISSURE IN ANO; chronic ANAL FISSURE and FECAL INCONTINENCE.

Therapeutic use of humor and laughter to improve emotional well being and health.

The application of LEECHES to the body to draw blood for therapeutic purposes. Such medicinal leeching, an ancient medical practice, is still being u…

A procedure that blocks the left ATRIAL APPENDAGE to reduce the risk of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION associated with ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF). The left atri…

The period of confinement of a patient to a hospital or other health facility.

Insertion of an artificial lens to replace the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS after CATARACT EXTRACTION or to supplement the natural lens which is left in …

The preparation of leukocyte concentrates with the return of red cells and leukocyte-poor plasma to the donor.

The removal of LEUKOCYTES from BLOOD to reduce BLOOD TRANSFUSION reactions and lower the chance of transmitting VIRUSES. This may be performed by FIL…

The transfer of leukocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor.

Levodopa therapy used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for management / treatment.

Care provided patients requiring extraordinary therapeutic measures in order to sustain and prolong life.

Lifestyle modification used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for management / treatment.

Lifestyle modification and blood pressure surveillance used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for management / treatment.