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[Concerning "Bellocq's tamponade" (author's transl)]. 1977

C G Wulffen

A nasopharyngeal tamponade is introduced that is more adquate than the traditional Bellocq-tamponades as their disadvantage of outer grooves is avoided by a fastening string that passes through a button at the backside of the tampon and through its centre.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008722	Methods	A series of steps taken in order to conduct research.	Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D009305	Nasopharynx	The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.	Rhinopharynx,Choanae,Nasopharynges,Nasopharynxes,Rhinopharynges,Rhinopharynxes
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013630	Tampons, Surgical	Plugs or cylinders made of cotton, sponge, or other absorbent material. They are used in surgery to absorb fluids such as blood or drainage.	Surgical Tampon,Surgical Tampons,Tampon, Surgical