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Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable

Medical Definition: Sterile, gelatin-base surgical sponge applied topically as an adjunct to hemostasis when the control of bleeding by conventional procedures is ineffective to reduce capillary ooze or is impractical. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p797)
Guide Notes: D25-26 qualif
Also Called: Gelaspon,Gelfoam

Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable Medical Definitions and Terms

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