Laparoscopic intraperitoneal foreign body from adhesive drapes.
The present paper reports three cases where portions of adhesive drape were drawn into the peritoneal cavity during cannula insertion. If adhesive drapes are used it is recommended that generous skin incisions be made to avoid this complication.
Hugh
T B
TB
St Vincent's Private Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.
Colman
J V
JV
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010969:Plastics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010969:Plastics