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MTBE Methyl-tert-butyl-ether Surgery An aliphatic ether that rapidly dissolves cholesterol stones in vivo, introduced under local anesthesia via a percutaneous transhepatic cholecystectomy catheter, as a non-invasive method for treating
gallstones; after injection, the dissolved 'slurry' is drained from the bladder Complications N&V, bile leakage, drowsiness, transient ↑ of liver enzymes, anorexia, hypotension; MTBE stone dissolution is effective if the Pts are
selected for cholesterol stones, improved and accelerated by adding transcutaneous ultrasound. See Lithotripsy EnvironmentAn octane-boosting additive used in reformulated gasoline that helps the gas burn cleaner. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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