Definition of Capsulotomy. Meaning of Capsulotomy. Synonyms of Capsulotomy

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Definition of Capsulotomy

Capsulotomy
Capsulotomy Cap`su*lot"o*my, n. [Capsule + Gr. ? to cut.] (Surg.) The incision of a capsule, esp. of that of the crystalline lens, as in a cataract operation.

Meaning of Capsulotomy from wikipedia

- Capsulotomy (BrE /kæpsjuː'lɒtəmi/, AmE /kæpsuː'lɑːtəmi/) is a type of eye surgery in which an incision is made into the capsule of the crystalline lens...
- common types of psychosurgery in current or recent use are anterior capsulotomy, cingulotomy, subcaudate tractotomy and limbic leucotomy. Lesions are...
- phacoemulsification surgery, uses a laser to make the corneal incision, execute the capsulotomy, which provides access to the lens, and initiate lens fragmentation,...
- options include tasometatarsal capsulotomy with tendontransfers or tarsal osteotomies. Due to the high failure rate of capsulotomy and tendon transfer it is...
- five years, using radiofrequency to destroy brain tissue. Capsulotomy, or anterior capsulotomy, in which part of the internal capsule in the frontal lobe...
- many cataract surgeries and is easily treatable with a one-time laser capsulotomy procedure (see below). Accommodating IOLs interact with ciliary muscles...
- capsule with targeted beams of energy from a laser, called Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy, after the type of laser used. The laser can be aimed very accurately...
- continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis, the can-opener capsulotomy, and the envelope capsulotomy. The cataract is removed from the capsule and anterior...
- procedures are still used, although rarely. They may include anterior capsulotomy (bilateral thermal lesions of the anterior limbs of the internal capsule)...
- capsulorrhexis/ capsulorhexis/ capsulotomy/ capsulectomy; continuous circular capsulorrhexis/ capsulorhexis/ capsulotomy/ capsulectomy ICD-9-CM 13 MeSH...