NIH MeSH · D007416Diseases
Intestinal Perforation
Also known asIntestinal Perforations · Perforation, Intestinal · Perforations, Intestinal
Definition
Opening or penetration through the wall of the INTESTINES.
MeSH classification
- C06.405.469.557
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Common questions about Intestinal Perforation
What does Intestinal Perforation mean in medicine?
Opening or penetration through the wall of the INTESTINES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Intestinal Perforation known by any other names?
Yes. Intestinal Perforation is also referred to as Intestinal Perforations, Perforation, Intestinal, Perforations, Intestinal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Intestinal Perforation sit in the medical classification?
Intestinal Perforation falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C06.405.469.557). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D007416) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗