経過観察(けいかかんさつ)

けいかかんさつ
noun
follow-up observation; monitoring
1. follow-up observation; monitoring; watchful waiting
A medical approach where a patient's condition is carefully monitored over time rather than immediately treating, or continued observation after treatment.
経過観察(けいかかんさつ)のため定期的(ていきてき)に通院(つういん)する。
I go to the hospital regularly for follow-up observation.
今(いま)は手術(しゅじゅつ)せず経過観察(けいかかんさつ)することになった。
They decided not to operate now and just monitor the condition.
術後(じゅつご)は半年(はんとし)ごとに経過観察(けいかかんさつ)を受(う)ける必要(ひつよう)がある。
Post-surgery, follow-up observation is needed every six months.

経過観察(けいかかんさつ) is a common medical term.

COMMON CONTEXTS:

  • 経過観察(けいかかんさつ)する: to monitor, to observe progress
  • 経過観察(けいかかんさつ)中(ちゅう): under observation
  • 経過観察(けいかかんさつ)期間(きかん): observation period

USAGE SITUATIONS:

  • After surgery or treatment to check for complications
  • When a condition is detected but treatment isn't immediately necessary
  • During "watchful waiting" for small tumors or benign conditions

RELATED TERMS:

  • 様子(ようす)を見(み)る: to wait and see (colloquial)
  • フォローアップ: follow-up (loanword)
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