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MeSH Heading: Scleral Buckling
Tree Number(s): E04.540.890
Unique ID: D012591
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012591
Scope Note: An operation for retinal detachment which reduces the size of the globe by indenting the sclera so that it approximates the retina.
NLM Classification #: WW 274
Previous Indexing: Retinal Detachment/surgery (1966-1974); Sclera (1966-1974)
See Also: Retinal Detachment
Public MeSH Note: 75
History Note: 75
Date Established: 1975/09/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/11
Revision Date: 2010/06/25

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