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Acute Care Surgery Glossary
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abbreviated laparotomy
Professional
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Truncated surgical procedure focusing on immediate life-threatening issues while deferring complex reconstructive work.
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balloon catheter tamponade
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
A minimally invasive technique using an inflated balloon catheter to achieve hemostasis in bleeding cavities or vessels....
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balloon tamponade
Professional
Technical
IVT
Emergency hemostatic technique using an inflated balloon catheter to compress bleeding vessels or organs.
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