mittels Wundspreizung entlastet

English translation: drained by (re-)opening the wound

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German term or phrase:mittels Wundspreizung entlastet
English translation:drained by (re-)opening the wound
Entered by: David Hollywood

17:56 May 24, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
German term or phrase: mittels Wundspreizung entlastet
Am 8. postoperativen Tag bildete sich ein Serom in der rechten Leiste, welches mittels Wundspreizung entlastet wurde.

drained by means of ?
Christine Lam
Local time: 18:51
drained by (re-)opening the wound
Explanation:
They can be stacked to absorb additional fluid and can be removed without re-opening the wound. To use: remove from package and apply directly to wound, ...


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Note added at 6 mins (2005-05-24 18:03:28 GMT)
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we recommend opening the wound widely and beginning local care. ... In general, the avoidance of fully opening a wound will lead to missed areas of ...


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Note added at 8 mins (2005-05-24 18:05:18 GMT)
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sounds painful but might work
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David Hollywood
Local time: 19:51
Grading comment
thank you
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3 +5drained by (re-)opening the wound
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drained by (re-)opening the wound


Explanation:
They can be stacked to absorb additional fluid and can be removed without re-opening the wound. To use: remove from package and apply directly to wound, ...


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Note added at 6 mins (2005-05-24 18:03:28 GMT)
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we recommend opening the wound widely and beginning local care. ... In general, the avoidance of fully opening a wound will lead to missed areas of ...


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Note added at 8 mins (2005-05-24 18:05:18 GMT)
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sounds painful but might work

David Hollywood
Local time: 19:51
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 316
Grading comment
thank you

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Anne Schulz
4 mins

agree  Gábor Simon
1 hr

agree  D.K. Tannwitz
1 hr

agree  Maureen Millington-Brodie
1 hr

agree  MMUlr
18 hrs
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