The mini vent technique: a simple method to facilitate accurate secondary portal placement in shoulder arthroscopy.

Yip, Daniel Kwok Hing; Kong, James K F; Wong, Jimmy W K · Arthroscopy · 2003

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Accurate portal placement is crucial in diagnostic and therapeutic shoulder arthroscopy. However, knowledge of anatomy and surgical principles may not be enough. Placement of a second portal is often hindered by a small amount of bleeding. Our technique easily rectifies this frequent problem by using a simple mini-vent.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy