Surgical Revision Definition in Medical Conditions Dictionary

Surgical Revision:

A repeat operation for the same condition in the same patient due to disease progression or recurrence, or as followup to failed previous surgery.

Terms Related to Surgical Revision

Surgical Equipment
Nonexpendable apparatus used during surgical procedures. They are differentiated from SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, usually hand-held and used in the immediate operative field.
Surgical Staples
Materials used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Surgical Specialty
Various branches of surgical practice limited to specialized areas.
Postoperative Blood Loss
Hemorrhage following any surgical procedure. It may be immediate or delayed and is not restricted to the surgical wound.
Surgical Instrument
Hand-held tools or implements used by health professionals for the performance of surgical tasks.

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