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(del-bā'), in a case of aneurysm of a main artery, efficient collateral circulation is present if the nutrition of the part below is well maintained, despite the fact that the pulse has disappeared.

Del·bet sign

(del-bā' sīn) In aneurysm of a main artery, maintenance of nutrition in distal tissues indicates efficient collateral circulation even when the pulse has disappeared.

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Pierre, French surgeon, 1861-1925. Delbet sign - in a case of aneurysm of a main artery, efficient collateral circulation if the nutrition of the part below is well maintained, despite the fact that the pulse has disappeared.Delbet splint for heel fracture