Saved by the video: added value of recording surgical procedures on video.

Hoschtitzky, Johann Andreas; Trivedi, Dipesh B; Elliott, Martin J · Ann Thorac Surg · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Intraoperative imaging has immense value for teaching and training surgeons by providing part of a future digital medical record of the patient and supportive evidence of good practice and an open attitude to patient safety. We report a case in which intraoperative video recording of an operation allowed us, after an incorrect count, to confidently assert that there was no equipment left behind in the patient.

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