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Interpleural Block

Perioperative and Anesthetic Care

Interpleural block is a medical procedure in which a local anesthetic is injected into the thoracic cage between the parietal and visceral pleura. It is used to treat pain in the chest and lower abdomen.

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Interpleural block is a medical procedure in which a local anesthetic is injected into the thoracic cage between the parietal and visceral pleura.
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