title: The new sensor-equipped Veress needle.
abstract: Despite great advances in laparoscopy, initial insertion of the Veress needle remains a blind procedure with the potential for significant complications. Our modified sensor-equipped Veress needle detects the intraperitoneal position of the tip at the moment it enters the peritoneal cavity. This allows insufflation of carbon dioxide to proceed without the risk of preperitoneal, omental, or mesenteric emphysema. Such modified, gradual, and controlled insertion prevents accidental injury to the bowel and vessels.
authors.affiliation: University Suburban Health Center, 1611 South Green Road #269, Cleveland, OH 44121, USA.
authors.forename: T I
authors.initials: TI
authors.lastname: Janicki
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D009339:Needles