The use of two new coagulation probes for control of hemorrhage in laparoscopic liver biopsy.
Two new prototype probes, BICAP and Heater, were assessed to determine their effectiveness in controlling post-biopsy bleeding during laparoscopy. A total of 88 patients with a wide spectrum of liver diseases were studied. Both probes were equally effective in stopping bleeding in all patients. We recommend the use of either of these devices in controlling post-biopsy bleeding.
Jeffers
L J
LJ
Department of Medicine, VA, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33101.
McDonald
T J
TJ
Hyder
S
S
Foust
R
R
Reddy
K R
KR
Schiff
E R
ER
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects; D001777:Blood Coagulation; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013525:Surgical Instruments