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Definition of Preoperatively
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Preoperatively
Literary usage of Preoperatively
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Plethysmography: Safety, Effectiveness, & Clinical Utility in Diagnosing by Thomas V. Holohan (1996)
"Mean transit time measured in patients with combined proximal and distal disease
was prolonged preoperatively at 577 msec (range, 542-633 msec; 95% CI), ..."
2. Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Principles and Techniques by Camran Nezhat (2000)
"Sometimes a precise diagnosis cannot be made preoperatively, particularly in
infertile women and those complaining of pelvic pain. ..."
3. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Diagnosis and Treatment: Clinical Practice by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"preoperatively, 23 of the 50 patients had a Qm,,x less than 10 mL/sec; 17 patients
had a Qmax between 10 and 15 mL/sec; and 10 patients had a Qmax °f ..."
4. The Medical Implications of Nuclear War by Fredric Solomon, Robert Q. Marston (1986)
"The lifesaving potential of fluid replacement in the treatment of burns and the
use of plasma and blood transfusions preoperatively in the stabilization of ..."
5. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Intermittent measurements taken preoperatively and at 5 and 30 minutes postoperatively
revealed hypoxaemia in 2%, 4% and 6% of patients respectively. ..."
6. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... more effective in daily activity, it is imperative that the patient's defect,
expectations, and potential benefit be carefully evaluated preoperatively. ..."