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chemical cauterization |
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chemical cauterization, chemical cautery Etymology: Gk, chemeia + kauterion, branding iron the corroding or burning of living tissue by a caustic chemical substance, such as potassium hydroxide. Also called chemocautery. 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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Comparison of electro and chemical cautery in the treatment of anterior epistaxis. Chemical cautery is usually performed with silver nitrate, although other agents such as trichloroacetic acid are sometimes used. In the office, we are more likely to use chemical cautery, usually with silver nitrate. |
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