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The aim of this study was to assess the potential risk of blood contamination of the surgeon's conjunctiva during tonsillectomy using disposable bipolar diathermy and reusable monopolar diathermy
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To compare the potential risk of blood contamination of the surgeon's conjunctiva during tonsillectomy using disposable bipolar diathermy and reusable monopolar diathermy. DESIGN: A prospective, single-blind, randomized, controlled trial. METHODS: Elective tonsillectomy was performed using either disposable bipolar diathermy or reusable monopolar diathermy. The operating more...
International Classification:
Evaluation of the effectiveness of prevention of blood contamination
Categories:
blood contamination of surgeon
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Laryngol Otol,
Vol: 120 Page: 927-31 November 2006
B. C. Hanna; P. Thompson; C. Smyth; G. Gallagher
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