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Knife used for debridement

Posted By: tiredfingers on 2007-08-06
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Subject: Knife used for debridement

After general anesthesia, the leg was elevated and then using dermatome and _____ knife a debridement was done. 

OPERATIVE PROCEDURE:   Extensive debridement of left lower leg, fairly large area 20 cm x 16 cm and 10 cm x 15 cm. 


 


It sounds like bouillon and I know that is not correct...any help would be appreciated.


 




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