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Trauma Surgery Glossary
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open book fracture
Professional
Technical
IVT
Unstable pelvic ring injury with anterior separation resembling an opened book when viewed on X-ray.
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DPL
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage - a procedure to detect intra-abdominal bleeding in trauma patients.
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