| Monopolar electrosurgical flash fire. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9547782 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 78-year-old man underwent ectropion repair with a monopolar electrosurgical unit. A flash fire occurred, resulting in a loss of eyelashes of the left upper and lower eyelids. A retrospective analysis of the case was conducted, including a review of the relevant literature. Although rare, the possibility of a flash fire should be considered when performing surgery with an electrosurgical unit. Minimizing supplemental oxygen and electrosurgical power settings may help to avoid such an incident. |
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Authors:
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M J Lucarelli; B N Lemke |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ophthalmic surgery and lasers Volume: 29 ISSN: 1082-3069 ISO Abbreviation: Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Publication Date: 1998 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-05-08 Completed Date: 1998-05-08 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9517132 Medline TA: Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 249-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53792-3220, USA. |
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Aged Ectropion / surgery Electrosurgery / adverse effects* Eye Burns / etiology*, pathology Eyelashes / injuries*, pathology Eyelids / surgery Fires* Humans Intraoperative Complications* Male |
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