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Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Sterile, gelatin-base surgical sponge applied topically as an adjunct to hemostasis when the control of bleeding by conventional procedures is ineffective to reduce capillary ooze or is impractical. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p797)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J2MZLVPF-0

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