Safer technique for passing abdominal trochar

Thomas H.S. Fysh; Douglas Ferguson

doi:10.4081/std.2011.e5

Safer technique for passing abdominal trochar

https://doi.org/10.4081/std.2011.e5

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2011)

Published: July 8, 2011

trochar, drainage technique, safety.

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Thomas H.S. Fysh
tomfysh@doctors.net.uk
Department of Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Wonford, Exeter, United Kingdom.
Douglas Ferguson Department of Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Wonford, Exeter, United Kingdom.

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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Fysh, T. H., & Ferguson, D. (2011). Safer technique for passing abdominal trochar. Surgical Techniques Development, 1(1), e5. https://doi.org/10.4081/std.2011.e5

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