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CAPSULOTOMY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- capsulotomy
1, record 1, English, capsulotomy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure to release the scar tissue surrounding a breast implant. 2, record 1, English, - capsulotomy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic treatments for capsular contracture once it occurs. They are: 1) Closed capsulotomy: the doctor squeezes the hardened tissue to break it. 2) Open capsulotomy: the doctor surgically breaks up the breast scar tissue. 3) Capsulectomy: the scar tissue is surgically removed. 3, record 1, English, - capsulotomy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie
1, record 1, French, capsulotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capsuloclasie 2, record 1, French, capsuloclasie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relâchement de la capsule de tissu cicatriciel qui se situe autour de l'implant mammaire par des manœuvres externes (capsulotomie fermée) ou par une intervention chirurgicale (capsulotomie ouverte). 3, record 1, French, - capsulotomie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- capsulotomía
1, record 1, Spanish, capsulotom%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incisión en la cápsula de tejido fibroso que se forma alrededor de un implante mamario. 2, record 1, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un importante componente de la reacción de cuerpo extraño es la producción de una cápsula cerrada de tejido fibroso cicatricial alrededor del implante. [...] Las complicaciones resultantes pueden ser serias, incluyendo una intervención médica para desestructurar la cápsula, extraerla o incluso reemplazar el propio implante. [...] Algunos de estos procedimientos médicos [incluyen] la capsulotomía cerrada, donde se aplica una fuerte presión al exterior de la mama para ayudar a romper la cápsula fibrosa [...] la capsulotomía abierta, que consiste en la realización de una incisión para descomponer la cápsula [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- closed capsulotomy
1, record 2, English, closed%20capsulotomy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attempt to break the scar tissue capsule around the implant by pressing or pushing on the outside of the breast. 1, record 2, English, - closed%20capsulotomy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This method does not require surgery but is a known risk for rupture of the implant and is contraindicated. 1, record 2, English, - closed%20capsulotomy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie fermée
1, record 2, French, capsulotomie%20ferm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre consistant à comprimer le sein ou à le pousser vers l'extérieur pour provoquer la rupture de la capsule. 1, record 2, French, - capsulotomie%20ferm%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette manœuvre est déconseillée car elle risque de causer la rupture de l'implant mammaire. 1, record 2, French, - capsulotomie%20ferm%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- capsulotomía cerrada
1, record 2, Spanish, capsulotom%C3%ADa%20cerrada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rotura de la cápsula mediante compresión de la mama con ambas manos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa%20cerrada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capsulotomía cerrada es una técnica utilizada para aliviar la contractura capsular. Consiste en apretar la mama para romper la cápsula dura. 2, record 2, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa%20cerrada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-11-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orthopedic Surgery
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- capsulotomy
1, record 3, English, capsulotomy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An incision into a capsule, especially that of the crystalline lens of the eye, as to remove cataracts by surgery. 1, record 3, English, - capsulotomy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie orthopédique
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie
1, record 3, French, capsulotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía ortopédica
- Ojo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- capsulotomía
1, record 3, Spanish, capsulotom%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incisión de la cápsula del cristalino. 1, record 3, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- open capsulotomy
1, record 4, English, open%20capsulotomy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical incision into the scar tissue capsule around the [breast] implant. 1, record 4, English, - open%20capsulotomy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie ouverte
1, record 4, French, capsulotomie%20ouverte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incision chirurgicale dans la capsule du tissu cicatriciel autour de l'implant [mammaire]. 1, record 4, French, - capsulotomie%20ouverte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- capsulotomía abierta
1, record 4, Spanish, capsulotom%C3%ADa%20abierta
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incisión quirúrgica en la cápsula de los tejidos cicatrizados alrededor del implante [mamario]. 1, record 4, Spanish, - capsulotom%C3%ADa%20abierta
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- postage-stamp capsulotomy
1, record 5, English, postage%2Dstamp%20capsulotomy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is possible to perform phacoemulsification on dense cataracts, even without obtaining a perfect capsulorhexis. Charles Kelman, MD, first taught the procedure through a postage-stamp capsulotomy. 1, record 5, English, - postage%2Dstamp%20capsulotomy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie en «timbre-poste»
1, record 5, French, capsulotomie%20en%20%C2%ABtimbre%2Dposte%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capsulotomie en «timbre-poste». Utilisation d'une aiguille à sous-conjonctivale (kystitome) après injection d'une substance viscoélastique dans la chambre antérieure [...] 1, record 5, French, - capsulotomie%20en%20%C2%ABtimbre%2Dposte%C2%BB
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- capsulorhexis
1, record 6, English, capsulorhexis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis 2, record 6, English, continuous%20curvilinear%20capsulorhexis
- continuous tear capsulotomy 1, record 6, English, continuous%20tear%20capsulotomy
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The making of a continuous circular tear in the anterior capsule during cataract surgery in order to allow expression or phacoemulsification of the nucleus of the lens. 3, record 6, English, - capsulorhexis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most extracapsular cataract extractions (ECCE) employ a "can opener" style of anterior capsulotomy for expression of the nucleus.... An alternate capsulotomy technique, capsulorhexis (also called continuous tear capsulotomy or continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis) is becoming increasingly popular. A smooth circular tear in the anterior capsule is made with a bent needle or forceps. 2, record 6, English, - capsulorhexis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capsulorhexis
1, record 6, French, capsulorhexis
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- capsulorhexis circulaire continu 2, record 6, French, capsulorhexis%20circulaire%20continu
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'une technique de découpe circulaire ou cuviligne de la capsule antérieure du cristallin. Elle est réalisée soit à l'aiguille, soit à la pince à capsulorhexis. 3, record 6, French, - capsulorhexis
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- posterior capsulotomy
1, record 7, English, posterior%20capsulotomy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A 'sunset syndrome' appears after a loss of the support structure for the inferior haptic, either through an inadvertent posterior capsulotomy or a zonular dialysis undiagnosed at the time of surgery. 1, record 7, English, - posterior%20capsulotomy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie postérieure
1, record 7, French, capsulotomie%20post%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principes généraux de la capsulotomie postérieure au laser YAG sont les suivants : -L'ouverture doit être supérieure à 2 mm pour permettre une vision sans distorsion, et inférieure au diamètre de l'optique de l'implant pour éviter un déplacement de l'implant. [...]. 1, record 7, French, - capsulotomie%20post%C3%A9rieure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-09-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- YAG laser capsulotomy
1, record 8, English, YAG%20laser%20capsulotomy
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- YAG capsulotomy 1, record 8, English, YAG%20capsulotomy
proposal
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Five months after her cataract surgery, I elected to alleviate the situation by performing a YAG anterior capsulotomy. (J CATARACT REFRACT SURG-VOL 16, JANUARY 1990, p. 101). 1, record 8, English, - YAG%20laser%20capsulotomy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie au laser YAG
1, record 8, French, capsulotomie%20au%20laser%20YAG
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- capsulotomie YAG 1, record 8, French, capsulotomie%20YAG
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indication de la capsulotomie est portée en fonction de la baisse visuelle, surtout en vision de près. Certaines capsules postérieures fibreuses restent compatibles avec une excellente vision, et inversement certaines capsules assez claires sont responsables de baisses visuelles importantes (perles d'Elschnig). Le traitement repose sur la capsulotomie chirurgicale ou au laser YAG. 1, record 8, French, - capsulotomie%20au%20laser%20YAG
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-09-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- surgical capsulotomy
1, record 9, English, surgical%20capsulotomy
proposal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie chirurgicale
1, record 9, French, capsulotomie%20chirurgicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indication de la capsulotomie est portée en fonction de la baisse visuelle, surtout en vision de près. Certaines capsules postérieures fibreuses restent compatibles avec une excellente vision, et inversement certaines capsules assez claires sont responsables de baisses visuelles importantes (perles d'Elschnig). Le traitement repose sur la capsulotomie chirurgicale ou au laser YAG. 1, record 9, French, - capsulotomie%20chirurgicale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-08-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- anterior capsulotomy
1, record 10, English, anterior%20capsulotomy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The capsulorhexis technique of anterior capsulotomy provides structural symmetry for consistent IOL centration. (J.CATARACT REFRACT SURG-VOL 16,JANUARY 1990, p. 105) 1, record 10, English, - anterior%20capsulotomy
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"IOL" stands for "intraocular lens". 1, record 10, English, - anterior%20capsulotomy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie antérieure
1, record 10, French, capsulotomie%20ant%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains pratiquent la capsulotomie antérieure en tout premier lieu, avant même la kératotomie limbique, grâce à une paracentèse limbique de petite dimension. 1, record 10, French, - capsulotomie%20ant%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque la capsulotomie antérieure a été subtotale, les anses sont implantées facilement dans le sulcus. 1, record 10, French, - capsulotomie%20ant%C3%A9rieure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-05-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Eye Surgery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- YAG anterior capsulotomy
1, record 11, English, YAG%20anterior%20capsulotomy
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- YAG laser anterior capsulotomy 1, record 11, English, YAG%20laser%20anterior%20capsulotomy
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
YAG anterior capsulotomy avoids anterior radial tears. 1, record 11, English, - YAG%20anterior%20capsulotomy
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
YAG: yttrium aluminum garnet. 1, record 11, English, - YAG%20anterior%20capsulotomy
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- capsulotomie antérieure au laser YAG
1, record 11, French, capsulotomie%20ant%C3%A9rieure%20au%20laser%20YAG
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- capsulotomie antérieure YAG 1, record 11, French, capsulotomie%20ant%C3%A9rieure%20YAG
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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