How to Pronounce "setons"
word
ˈsitən
SEE-tuhn
ˈsiːtənz
SEE-tuhnz
Definition
Setons are pieces of surgical thread or material placed through the body, usually to help drain an abscess or keep a wound open, most commonly used in medical treatments for fistulas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsitən
British English
ˈsiːtənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE-tuhn
UK
SEE-tuhnz
Listen in Context
The doctor placed two setons during the surgery.
Setons help keep wounds open for drainage.
Patients may need multiple setons if the infection is large.
After two weeks, the surgeon decided to remove the setons.