A Rare Case of Oxidised Cellulose Causing an Reaction Mimicking Post Thyroidectomy Abscess Formation - A Case Report & Review of Literature
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery and Research (IJSR) - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Oxidized cellulose is a form of absorbable oxidised cellulose polymer made of polyanhydroglucuronic acid, which is used as a haemostatic agent for years
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Shihanie Rubecka
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