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Amputation Stumps MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Amputation Stumps
Tree Number(s)
A01.378.100
Unique ID
D000672
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000672
Annotation
restrict to extremities: do not use for gastric stump ( = GASTRIC STUMP), appendiceal stump, ureteral stump, cervical stump & the like (indexed probably under relevant -ECTOMY or other surg term)
Scope Note
The part of a limb or tail following AMPUTATION, SURGICAL that is proximal to the amputated section.
NLM Classification #
WE 170
See Also
Phantom Limb
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2022/07/15
Amputation Stumps Preferred
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