Theatrical fire pursuant exploratory laparotomy

Fire in the operating theater is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We report igniting an intraperitoneal fire while preforming an exploratory laparotomy for perforated viscus. Fortunately, the patient suffered no injuries as a result.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical case reports 2016-06, Vol.2016 (6), p.rjw100
Hauptverfasser: Bellevue, Oliver C., Johnson, Bennett M., Feczko, Andrew F., Nadig, Daniel E., White, David M.
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Zusammenfassung:Fire in the operating theater is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We report igniting an intraperitoneal fire while preforming an exploratory laparotomy for perforated viscus. Fortunately, the patient suffered no injuries as a result.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjw100