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[Diathermy-induced gas explosion in the intestinal tract]
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Case Reports
[Diathermy-induced gas explosion in the intestinal tract]
[Article in
Hebrew]
Harefuah.
1992 Jul.
Abstract
Surgical diathermy is widely used in modern operating rooms, although explosion in the gastrointestinal tract is a known serious complication. We report a case of colonic explosion following use of diathermy. Based on our experience and the available data, it is recommended that in cases of gastrointestinal tract obstruction, poor bowel preparation or following use of oral mannitol for bowel preparation, diathermy should be avoided in opening the gastrointestinal lumen.
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