The novel use of wooden spoons for control of massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage
Catherine Jane Walter, Philip BarkerDepartment Of General Surgery, Ngwelezane Hospital, Empangeni, Kwazulu Natal, 3880, South AfricaMassive intra-abdominal hemorrhage represents a challenging operative emergency. Temporary control of the aorta and inferior vena cava (IVC) using intra-luminal balloon occlusion, preemptive trans-thoracic clamping or infra-diaphragmatic clamping has been achieved with variable success. We report the use of wooden spoons with convex arches cut from their bases as a cheap and effective alternative. They can be used to compress the aorta or IVC against the vertebrae, giving vascular control while leaving good surgical access (Fig. 1). This equipment requires minimal financial investment and only basic woodworking skills.
Keywords: Spoon, Intra-abdominal haemorrhageMasif intraabdominal kanamanın kontrolünde tahta kaşıkların kullanıldığı yeni bir teknik
Catherine Jane Walter, Philip BarkerNgwelezane Hastanesi, Genel Cerrahi Kliniği, Empangeni, Güney Afrika..
Anahtar Kelimeler: .Catherine Jane Walter, Philip Barker. The novel use of wooden spoons for control of massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage. . 2010; 16(2): 189-189
Corresponding Author: Catherine Jane Walter, South Africa
Corresponding Author: Catherine Jane Walter, South Africa
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