Normal Saline Insuitlation Technique for Maintaining Optical Cavity in Endoscopic Subcutaneous Surgery

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  • Dararat Ratanarugsa, M.D. Department of Surgery, Nakornpathom Hospital

Abstract

          The study was related to using normal saline as distension media and insufflation by gravity, to expand the cavity for Endoscopic Subcutaneous Surgery. Since October 2000 to September 2003. There were 10 cases operated with this technique.

          The advantages of this technique to maintain the optical cavity were better visualization, bleeding was simultaneously flushed from operative site and gave surgeon more hand and comfort. Also various instruments and techniques such as shaver, ORIF with miniplate / microplate and screw can be applied.

Author Biography

Dararat Ratanarugsa, M.D., Department of Surgery, Nakornpathom Hospital

Certified Board of Plastic Surgery

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2018-08-01

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Ratanarugsa D. Normal Saline Insuitlation Technique for Maintaining Optical Cavity in Endoscopic Subcutaneous Surgery. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];23(1):33-9. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/137618

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