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Surgical trichotomy: what it is and what it is for



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The tricotomy is a pre-surgical procedure that aims to remove hair from the region to be cut to facilitate the visualization of the region by the doctor and avoid possible infections after surgery and, consequently, complications for the patient. This procedure should be done in the hospital two hours before surgery and by a trained professional, usually a nurse