E L Bokey1, J P Keating, P Zelas. 1. University of Sydney, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Concord Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Sharp dissection of adherent tissues resulting from previous sepsis or surgery is frequently time-consuming and sometimes difficult. METHODS: The introduction of saline under pressure into the plane of dissection facilitates this task. RESULTS: Hydrodissection both creates and displays the correct plane between adherent tissues. CONCLUSIONS: This technique increases the safety and decreases the time spent in adhesiolysis in re-operative surgery.
BACKGROUND: Sharp dissection of adherent tissues resulting from previous sepsis or surgery is frequently time-consuming and sometimes difficult. METHODS: The introduction of saline under pressure into the plane of dissection facilitates this task. RESULTS: Hydrodissection both creates and displays the correct plane between adherent tissues. CONCLUSIONS: This technique increases the safety and decreases the time spent in adhesiolysis in re-operative surgery.
Authors: K Caliskan; T Z Nursal; S Yildirim; G Moray; N Torer; T Noyan; M A Haberal Journal: Langenbecks Arch Surg Date: 2006-05-06 Impact factor: 3.445