The mini vent technique: a simple method to facilitate accurate secondary portal placement in shoulder arthroscopy.
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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
- Arthroscopy
- Blood Loss, Surgical
- Drainage
- Needles
- Shoulder Joint
Anatomy
- shoulder