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A new instrument for inserting intercostal catheters.

C W Pollard

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
    |August 1, 1985
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    A novel surgical instrument enables blunt dissection into the chest's pleural cavity. This allows for easier passage of catheters for medical procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic surgery
    • Surgical instrumentation

    Background:

    • Accessing the pleural cavity typically involves surgical incisions.
    • Minimally invasive techniques are continually being developed to reduce patient trauma.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a new instrument for accessing the pleural cavity.
    • To facilitate catheter placement in thoracic procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • The instrument allows for blunt dissection through chest wall muscles.
    • It creates an opening into the pleural cavity.
    • A catheter can then be passed through the instrument's jaws.

    Main Results:

    • The described instrument provides a method for controlled entry into the pleural space.
    • It allows for direct passage of a catheter post-dissection.

    Conclusions:

    • This new instrument offers a potentially less invasive approach for thoracic procedures requiring pleural access.
    • Further studies are warranted to evaluate its clinical efficacy and safety.

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