Safer technique for passing abdominal trochar
Many closed surgical drainage systems are delivered through the abdominal wall with a trochar. Sometimes this manoeuvre requires significant force, potentially compromising control and causing injury, either to the patient or to operating theatre personnel.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-07-01
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| Series: | Surgical Techniques Development |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/std/article/view/2787 |
| Summary: | Many closed surgical drainage systems are delivered through the abdominal wall with a trochar. Sometimes this manoeuvre requires significant force, potentially compromising control and causing injury, either to the patient or to operating theatre personnel. |
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| ISSN: | 2038-9574 2038-9582 |