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lithotomy position [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

A position in which the patient lies on the back, thighs flexed on the abdomen, legs on thighs, thighs abducted.

OBS

This is used in genital tract operations, vaginal hysterectomy, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urethra and bladder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie

Spanish

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