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A Saline/Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy Device As an Adjunct for Hemostasis in Solid Organ Injury/Trauma
Published on: July 28, 2020
[Balloon compression hemostasis in injuries of parenchymatous organs]
Abstract:
Balloon compression method of hemostasis in injuries of parenchymatous organs is described. Developed device consists of inflatable balloon and double-lumen tube for drainage of abdominal cavity and filling of balloon with air. Hemostasis is achieved due to inflation of balloon and pressure on injured surface. Parameters of pressure and time of compression were determined in experimental study. This device can be used both in open and video-assisted laparoscopic surgeries. Described method was used in 29 patients (22 of them underwent laparoscopic surgery and in 7 patients the device was applied during laparotomy). This method permits to achieve reliable sutureless hemostasis, to control hemostasis and pressure on the wound, to drain abdominal cavity.
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