A Simple Technique of Inserting an Intra-Abdominal Drain in Laparoscopic Surgery
Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2009, Vol 24, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: We describe a simple technique for introducing any size of intra-abdominal drain in laparoscopy through a 3.5 mm portside without any of the drawbacks of other techniques practiced...
Authors and Affiliations
Vishwanath Golash
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