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Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > surgery > endoscopy > thoracoscopy
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > surgery > endoscopy > thoracoscopy
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > surgery > endoscopy > thoracoscopy
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > diagnostic techniques > endoscopy > thoracoscopy
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > diagnostic techniques > endoscopy > thoracoscopy
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > diagnostic techniques > endoscopy > thoracoscopy
Preferred Term:

thoracoscopy

Definition:
Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the pleural cavity.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
endoscopy
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
  • VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery)
  • pleural endoscopy
  • video-assisted thoracic surgery
  • pleuroscopy
  • thoracoscopic surgery
  • thoracoscopic surgical procedures
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/185484
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