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closed procedure

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closed procedure,
n the reduction of a fracture of the jaw or placement of an implant without surgical flap retraction.


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Renderos decided to convert the surgery from a closed procedure to an open procedure.
With the closed procedure, Harris used a Verres needle to pump gas into the patient's abdomen, creating a cavity to allow the op to take place.
Because of increased equipment costs and longer operating room time, the closed procedure is more expensive per patient.
 
 
 
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