Hydrodissection: an easy way to dissect anatomical planes and complex adhesions.
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.
Bokey
E L
EL
University of Sydney, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Concord Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
Keating
J P
JP
Zelas
P
P
D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000379:methods; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011312:Pressure; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013997:Time Factors; D000267:Tissue Adhesions
D012965:Sodium Chloride