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incision and drainage for abscess on buttocks and thigh

Posted By: CM on 2007-07-20
In Reply to: What procedure is being done? - sammypot

Subject: incision and drainage for abscess on buttocks and thigh

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Could it be I&D, meaning incision and drainage? nm
Subject: Could it be I&D, meaning incision and drainage? nm


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Subject: I wouldn't cuz it means incision&drainage..sm

incised and drained....but that's just me.....


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