Aortic injury using the Hasson trocar: a case report and review of the literature.
Case reports of major vascular injury during open primary access during laparoscopy are very limited. An injury to the aorta with the Hasson trocar is documented here, followed by a review of the literature on major vascular injury during primary access.
Pring
C M
CM
Department of General Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK. c_pring@yahoo.com
D000328:Adult; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000293:injuries*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013525:Surgical Instruments