Electrical injuries during laparoscopy.

Authors
Kassassey, A Irani, M Elian, N Rouffet, F
Citation
A. Kassassey et al., Electrical injuries during laparoscopy., ANN CHIR, 53(1), 1999, pp. 49-56
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALES DE CHIRURGIE
ISSN journal
00033944 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
49 - 56
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-3944(1999)53:1<49:EIDL>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Electrical injury is uncommon during surgical laparoscopy, but may be serio us. Following a comprehensive literature review, we describe five mechanism s of burn injuries. direct contact, electric are, insulation failure, direc t or capacitive coupling. We discuss these mechanisms and suggest simple pr eventive measures designed to ensure optimal safety.