Gas emission during laparoscopic colorectal surgery using a bipolar vessel sealing device: A pilot study on four patients
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dissection during laparoscopic surgery produces smoke containing potentially toxic substances. The aim of the present study was to analyze smoke samples produced during laparoscopic colon surgery using a bipolar vessel sealing device...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-09-01
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Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.pssjournal.com/content/2/1/22 |