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POUDRAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

A surgical procedure in which an irritating powder is applied between serous membranes (as in the pericardium or the pleural cavity) to promote their adhesion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Action de saupoudrer les membranes d'une séreuse de talc afin de provoquer entre elles une symphyse par réaction inflammatoire.

CONT

[Le] talcage par pleuroscopie permet d'obtenir une symphyse pleurale par réaction inflammatoire bien tolérée car peu agressif sous anesthésie locale; mais risque de récidive de 20 à 30 % car symphyse incomplète et ne traite pas la fuite aérienne

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