• Reisen@sh.itjust.works
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    8 months ago

    idk if you meant that but electrocauterization is still a thing that’s done routinely by modern physicians (and still fucking hurts). you can’t close up all blood vessels easily with other methods.

    • realitaetsverlust@piefed.zipBanned from community
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      8 months ago

      Never heard of that tbh, I would expect that they just seal the wound with plaster or something lmao. I won’t doubt it tho, medicine is wild.

      • SkyJuice@lemmy.world
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        8 months ago

        Electrocautery pens are still used when you get a growth/mole removed. I’ve had it done