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MeSH Heading: Sterilization Reversal
Tree Number(s): E04.950.599.500
Unique ID: D013243
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013243
Scope Note: Procedures to reverse the effect of REPRODUCTIVE STERILIZATION and to regain fertility. Reversal procedures include those used to restore the flow in the FALLOPIAN TUBE or the VAS DEFERENS.
Entry Term(s): Fallopian Tube Reanastomosis; Tubal Reanastomosis; Vas Deferens Reanastomosis; Vas Reanastomosis
Previous Indexing: Sterilization, Tubal (1973-1974); Vasectomy (1973-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 1975
History Note: 1975
Date Established: 1975/09/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/19
Revision Date: 2003/07/09

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Sterilization Reversal MeSH Descriptor Data 2025