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| Método que se usa para prevenir el cierre de la vagina (la vía del parto) después de la radioterapia dirigida a la pelvis. La paciente pone un dilatador (dispositivo semejante a un tubo) en la vagina recubierto con una sustancia aceitosa o resbaladiza. |
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