Surgical Procedures, Minor
| Definition: |
Surgery restricted to the management of minor problems and injuries; surgical procedures of relatively slight extent and not in itself hazardous to life. (Dorland, 28th ed & Stedman, 25th ed) |
| Notes: |
IM GEN only; do not use as NIM coord for surg in minor ailments; DF: SURG PROCEDURES MINOR |
Surgical Procedures, Minor Definitions and Terms
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