Curettage [kyretáž]

topical
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Definition

A scraping, usually of the interior of a cavity or tract, for removal of new growth or other abnormal tissue, or to obtain material for tissue diagnosis. It is performed with a curet (curette), a spoon-shaped instrument designed for that purpose. (From Stedman, 25th ed & Dorland, 27th ed)

Annotation
note DILATATION AND CURETTAGE and SUBGINGIVAL CURETTAGE are also available
DUI
D003475 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0005423
History note
65(64)
Public note
65

E Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
E01 Diagnosis 1 793
E02 Therapeutics 2 577
E04.074 Biopsy 3 559
E04.157 Curettage 112
E04.176 Debridement 357
E04.199 Device Removal 111
E04.221 Dissection 214
E04.237 Drainage 1 026
E04.262 Electrosurgery 67
E04.321 Fasciotomy 30
E04.406 Laparotomy 540
E04.426 Ligation 213
E04.466 Mastectomy 424
E04.480 Metastasectomy 55
E04.494 Microsurgery 740
E04.515 Myotomy 7
E04.579 Ostomy 566
E04.604 Perioperative Care 1 086
E04.620 Pneumonectomy 386
E04.665 Punctures 364
E04.690 Reoperation 891
E04.726 Splenectomy 452
E04.910 Symphysiotomy 1
E04.936 Transplantation 1 183
E06 Dentistry 1 676