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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

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Concept UI: M0003606
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.
Terms: Casts, Surgical Preferred Term
Term UI T006860
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1966); Surgical Casts
Term UI T006859
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Cast, Surgical
Term UI T006857
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Surgical Cast
Term UI T006858
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)

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