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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Casts, Surgical
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Moldes Quirúrgicos
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Moldes Cirúrgicos
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Synonyms English:
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Plaster Casts
Fiberglass Casts
Plastic Casts
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Tree Number:
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E07.858.442.660.430.500
E07.858.690.725.430.500
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Definition English:
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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. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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"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
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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2415
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Unique Identifier:
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D002370
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