The use of a peritoneal catheter for the irrigating system in arthroscopy: a better system for accurate diagnosis.
The use of a peritoneal catheter enhances diagnosis using arthroscopy by affording a clear visibility of the knee joint. The accuracy in diagnosis is significantly enhanced using this method of irrigation. No better method of irrigation is available for cases of acute knee joint injuries.
D000208:Acute Disease; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006395:Hemarthrosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007719:Knee Joint; D010537:Peritoneum; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation*