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. 2016 Feb;101(2):786-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.08.078.

The Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Yugo Tanaka  1 , Shinya Tane  1 , Daisuke Hokka  1 , Hiroyuki Ogawa  1 , Yoshimasa Maniwa  2
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The Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Yugo Tanaka et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Feb.

Abstract

Disturbance of the surgical view during video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) as a result of blood oozing from the wound surface of the access port may lead to additional stress on surgeons and is difficult to prevent. We used a wound edge protector with oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) rings for the wound surfaces of the access ports and eliminated the problem. Furthermore, no hemostatic procedure was required for the wound surface before wound closure because the ORC rings completely stopped wound surface bleeding during the operation. ORC rings enhanced protection of the thoracoscopic port and the quality of VATS.

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  • Use of Unfolded Gauze in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery.
    Liu YW, Li HP, Tsai DL, Lee JY, Chou SH. Liu YW, et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul;104(1):369. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.10.007. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017. PMID: 28633231 No abstract available.
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    Tanaka Y, Tane S, Hokka D, Ogawa H, Maniwa Y. Tanaka Y, et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul;104(1):370. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.12.004. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017. PMID: 28633232 No abstract available.

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