Simple and safe treatment of pretibial haematoma in elderly patients.
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A simple and safe technique is described for evacuation of pretibial haematoma in elderly patients. A Yankauer sucker attached to the wall suction is used to evacuate the haematoma under local anaesthesia. This technique is used in the accident and emergency department and the ward.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
دوره 21 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004