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TMJ arthroscopy. A s/l serp trocar was introducted through the incision. nm

Posted By: Leah on 2008-01-03
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Subject: TMJ arthroscopy. A s/l serp trocar was introducted through the incision. nm


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Subject: Yes there is V-shaped incision and an inverted T-incision, so maybe they converted from a V to T


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Subject: trocar - what do they want here?

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Subject: Help with word in knee arthroscopy.

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