Drainoscopy: a doorway to the abdomen in the post-surgical patient

作者：Nassar A H M; Ahmed Z

来源：Techniques in Coloproctology, 2015, 19(9): 563-564.

DOI：10.1007/s10151-015-1354-x

• Drainoscopy
• Diagnostic laparoscopy
• Surgical drain

The ability to optically visualize the abdominal cavity in the post-surgical patient can prove to be invaluable, particularly when imaging studies and exam findings can be difficult to interpret. Post-surgical drains are often used and provide a window into the abdominal cavity. In this proof-of-concept study, it is demonstrated that an ordinary drain can be used as a point of access and hence a doorway into the abdominal cavity. This technique has been termed drainoscopy, and the approach is demonstrated with video supplement.

• 出版日期2015-9