Skip to main content

Medical Subject Headings

Search from vocabulary

Content language

Concept information

Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Surgical Fixation Devices

Preferred term

Surgical Fixation Devices  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Entry terms

  • Fasteners, Surgical
  • Fastener, Surgical
  • Surgical Fastener
  • Surgical Fasteners

Note

  • general; prefer specifics

Scope note

  • Devices used to hold tissue structures together for repair, reconstruction or to close wounds. They may consist of adsorbable or non-adsorbable, natural or synthetic materials. They include tissue adhesives, skin tape, sutures, buttons, staples, clips, screws, etc., each designed to conform to various tissue geometries.

History note

  • 2007

In other languages

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053831

Download this concept:

RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Created 7/5/06