Comparing the ultrasonically activated scalpel (Harmonic) with high-frequency electrocautery for postoperative serous drainage in massive weight loss surgery.
Stoff
Alexander
A
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dreifaltigkeits Hospital, Wesseling, Germany.
Reichenberger
Matthias A
MA
Richter
Dirk F
DF
D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D049291:Seroma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015431:Weight Loss