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stasis [′stā·səs] (medicine) A cessation of the normal flow of blood or other body fluids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although the exact mechanism of thrombus formation in sarcoidosis is not yet known, venous stasis secondary to lymph node compression, local tissue thrombophilia in involved organs, and granulomatous phlebitis are potential mechanisms. The winner was a poster on a pilot study into vacuum assisted closure as an adjunct to compression bandaging for healing of venous stasis ulcers, presented by David Keiser of the University of Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine, Catherine Hammond from Christchurch's Nurse Maude Association, and Justin Roake and David Lewis from the Christchurch School of Medicine's Department of Surgery. Iodosorb and Iodoflex are used to clean wet ulcers and wounds such as venous stasis ulcers, pressure sores, and infected wounds. |
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