Pneumothorax during argon beam-enhanced coagulation in laparoscopy.
Argon beam coagulation is an effective modality to control rapid diffuse hemorrhage. We present a case of pneumothorax from argon beam coagulation used during laparoscopic surgery. We discuss potential cardiopulmonary consequences of this relatively new application of argon beam technology.
Misra
Sutanu
S
Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA. sutanumisra@hotmail.com
Kimball
William R
WR
D001128:Argon; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D011312:Pressure
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