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Unna's boot [1 record]

Record 1 2006-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Digestive Tract
DEF

A compression dressing for varicose veins or ulcers consisting of a paste made of zinc oxide, gelatin, glycerin, and water that is applied to the lower leg, covered with a bandage, and then applied to the outside of the bandage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Appareil digestif
CONT

Bottes d'Unna. Pansement en forme de botte utilisé comme moyen de protection et de soutien dans le traitement des ulcères variqueux.

Spanish

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