 Perineum
"Perineum" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The body region lying between the genital area and the ANUS on the surface of the trunk, and to the shallow compartment lying deep to this area that is inferior to the PELVIC DIAPHRAGM. The surface area is between the VULVA and the anus in the female, and between the SCROTUM and the anus in the male.
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D010502
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A01.719
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| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Perineum" by people in Profiles.
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Marenco CW, Rice-Townsend S, Rollins M, Wood RJ, Calkins C, Smith C, Durham MM, Rentea RM, Ralls M, Van Leeuwen K, Reeder RW, Avansino J. 30-day postoperative outcomes of neonatal versus delayed anoplasty for perineal and vestibular fistulas. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Aug; 56(8):1454-1458.
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Goddard GR, Lim IIP, Cheng YC, Velazco CS, Jenkins T, Rosen NG, Kotagal M, Garrison AP, Falcone R, Rymeski B, Frischer JS. A child presents with perianal symptoms - how often is this Crohn's disease? J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Sep; 56(9):1618-1622.
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Saad A, Goldstein J, Lawrence YR, Weiss I, Saad R, Spieler B, Symon Z. Transperineal implantation of gold fiducial markers (gold?seeds) for prostate image-guided radiation therapy: a?feasible technique associated with a low risk of complications. J Med Radiat Sci. 2015 12; 62(4):261-6.
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Bond GR, Dowd MD, Landsman I, Rimsza M. Unintentional perineal injury in prepubescent girls: a multicenter, prospective report of 56 girls. Pediatrics. 1995 May; 95(5):628-31.
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