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MeSH Heading: Intestinal Volvulus
Tree Number(s): C06.405.469.531.568; C23.300.970.500
Unique ID: D045822
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D045822
Scope Note: A twisting in the intestine (INTESTINES) that can cause INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION.
Entry Term(s): Volvulus; Volvulus, Intestine
NLM Classification #: WI 450
Previous Indexing: Intestinal Obstruction (1965-2003)
Public MeSH Note: 2004; see INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION 1975-2003
History Note: 2004; use INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION 1975-2003
Date Established: 2004/01/01
Date of Entry: 2003/07/09
Revision Date: 1955/01/01

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Intestinal Volvulus MeSH Descriptor Data 2025