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ID | DOID:5587 |
Name | Volkmann contracture |
Definition | A connective tissue disease that develops from prolonged ischemia and results in permanent necrosis, stiffening, and shortening of affected muscles. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26815829 |
Xrefs |
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:157667008 |
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Volkmann's ischemic contracture [EXACT] |
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Subclass Logical Relationships |
has symptom some necrosis |