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Casts, Surgical MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Casts, Surgical
Tree Number(s)
E07.858.442.660.430.500
E07.858.690.725.430.500
Unique ID
D002370
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002370
Annotation
"cast syndrome" (duodenal compression caused by wearing a body cast) = SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY SYNDROME if confirmed by text but do not index under CASTS, SURGICAL /‌adv eff unless particularly discussed
Scope Note
Dressings made of fiberglass, plastic, or bandage impregnated with plaster of paris used for immobilization of various parts of the body in cases of fractures, dislocations, and infected wounds. In comparison with plaster casts, casts made of fiberglass or plastic are lightweight, radiolucent, able to withstand moisture, and less rigid.
Entry Version
CASTS SURG
Entry Term(s)
Cast, Surgical
Fiberglass Casts
Plaster Casts
Plastic Casts
Surgical Cast
Surgical Casts
NLM Classification #
WO 170
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2006/07/05
Casts, Surgical Preferred
Plaster Casts Narrower
Fiberglass Casts Narrower
Plastic Casts Narrower
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