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umbrella blade scalpel? - Hiya07

Posted: Jul 15, 2011

for abscess in elbow: "small incision was made into the fluctuant area at the center of the abscess with an "umbrella" blade scalpel.

scalpel - anon

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#11 blade maybe?

Yes, that's it. GEE, don't I feel dopey! nm - Hiya07

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THANKS!! for your quick response!! nm - Hiya07

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scalpel - anon

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Some days are like that. I just happened to come on and see it.

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