Suture of cornea   62428002

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code62428002
nameSuture of cornea
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Suture of cornea (procedure)
synonymsSuture of cornea
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectCorneal structure   28726007
Using deviceSurgical suture   27065002
MethodClosure - action   129357001
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  • Insertion of corneal tension suture   231716002
  • Loose corneal suture   314488003  removed: 2013-01-31
  • Suture of cornea with conjunctival flap   346742000
  • Suture of corneal laceration   66960000
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical repair   4365001
        Closure   112695004
          Surgical closure of eye structure   373359009
            Anterior segment of eye closure   120117001
              Cornea closure   120114008
                Suture of cornea   62428002

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Surgical repair   4365001
        Closure   112695004
          Closure by suture   18557009
            Suture of eye proper   373358001
              Suture of cornea   62428002

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