Cataract Extraction MeSH Descriptor Data 2025

MeSH Heading: Cataract Extraction
Tree Number(s): E04.540.825.249
Unique ID: D002387
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002387
Scope Note: The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye.
Entry Term(s): Enzymatic Zonulolysis; Phakectomy
NLM Classification #: WW 260
See Also: Aphakia, Postcataract; Lenses, Intraocular; Pseudophakia
Public MeSH Note: ENZYMATIC ZONULOLYSIS was heading 1963-96
History Note: ENZYMATIC ZONULOLYSIS was heading 1963-96
Date Established: 1960/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2007/07/09

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Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures [E04.540]
  - Refractive Surgical Procedures [E04.540.825]

Cataract Extraction Preferred

Enzymatic Zonulolysis Related

Phakectomy Related

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