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Laparoscopic intraperitoneal foreign body from adhesive drapes.

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The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|July 20, 2000
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Portions of adhesive drapes can enter the peritoneal cavity during cannula insertion. Making larger skin incisions when using these drapes can help prevent this surgical complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical procedures
  • Medical device safety

Background:

  • Adhesive drapes are commonly used in surgical settings to maintain a sterile field.
  • Cannula insertion is a frequent step in various minimally invasive procedures.

Observation:

  • Three cases are presented where fragments of adhesive drape were inadvertently introduced into the peritoneal cavity.
  • This complication occurred during the process of cannula insertion.

Findings:

  • The primary finding is that portions of adhesive drape can be drawn into the peritoneal cavity.
  • The risk appears associated with cannula insertion through adhesive drapes.

Implications:

  • Surgeons should be aware of this potential complication when using adhesive drapes.

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  • Recommendations include making generous skin incisions to mitigate the risk of drape material being drawn into the peritoneal cavity during cannula insertion.