"Flatulence" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Production or presence of gas in the gastrointestinal tract which may be expelled through the anus.
| Descriptor ID |
D005414
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.821.360
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| Concept/Terms |
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Flatulence" by people in Profiles.
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The impact of flatal incontinence on quality of life. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Nov; 201(5):539.e1-3.
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Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of loperamide plus simethicone versus loperamide alone and simethicone alone in the treatment of acute diarrhea with gas-related abdominal discomfort. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007 May; 23(5):1033-43.