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| has gloss | eng: A chest drain suture is method for securing a chest drain with one suture. It is a modified horizontal mattress stitch. Upon removal of the drain the suture can be used for closing the wound without placing a new stitch and the need for local anesthetics. |
| lexicalization | eng: Chest drain stitch |
| instance of | (noun) a procedure employed by medical or dental practitioners medical procedure |
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