Mesh term Light Coagulation
Browse to parent terms:Hemostasis, Surgical
Hemostatic Techniques
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Description
The coagulation of tissue by an intense beam of light, including laser (LASER COAGULATION). In the eye it is used in the treatment of retinal detachments, retinal holes, aneurysms, hemorrhages, and malignant and benign neoplasms. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)Browse to child terms:
Laser Coagulation
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