title: [Burns related to electrosurgery - Report of two cases].
abstract: Electrosurgery is a technology developed over the last few years and has become a very important tool in modern surgery. Most of the equipment is considered safe, although there are risks related to its use. Several lesions may be caused by electrocautery, and burns are the most common and feared. We report two cases of burns related to use of electrocautery and promote a literature review, because knowledge of electrosurgery fundamentals, its correct use, the choice of a safety device, constant monitoring, and immediate investigation before any suspicions surely can improve the operational experience for both surgeon and patient.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Disciplina de Anestesiologia, Uberaba, MG, Brasil. Electronic address: flora@mednet.com.br.
authors.forename: Flora Margarida Barra
authors.initials: FMB
authors.lastname: Bisinotto
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Disciplina de Neurocirurgia, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.
authors.forename: Roberto Alexandre
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Dezena
authors.affiliation: Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (Unaerp), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
authors.forename: Laura Bisinotto
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Hospital de Clínicas, CET/SBA, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.
authors.forename: Marina Cordeiro
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Galvão
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Hospital de Clínicas, CET/SBA, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.
authors.forename: José Martins
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sobrinho
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Hospital de Clínicas, CET/SBA, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.
authors.forename: Maida Silva
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Calçado
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology*; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*
keywords: Cirurgia: complicações; Complications: burn; Complicações: queimadura; Equipamento: eletrocautério; Equipment: electrocautery; Surgery: complications