Biomedical subjects

E Van Sonnenberg

Publications and source records attributed to E Van Sonnenberg.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1992

Laparoscopic injuries to the bile duct. A cause for concern.

The authors report six patients who had injuries to their common hepatic bile duct at laparoscopic cholecystectomy over a 16-month period. Five of the six complications could be attributed to laser injuries during dissection in the region of Calot's triangle. The authors discuss the possible mechanism of these injuries, their perioperative management, and the methods of surgical reconstruction. The follow-up period ranges from 3 months to 21 months. Liver function parameters and isotope biliary excretion scans are back to normal in all six patients. The potential hazards of laparoscopic surgery demand that extraordinary care be used not only during the actual surgical procedure, but also in the preoperative decision concerning the dissection method to be employed.

Adult↗

PubMed1988

Interventional ultrasound in the musculoskeletal system.

This article highlights the multiple applications of ultrasound as a guidance modality for interventional procedures in the musculoskeletal system. The percutaneous aspiration, drainage, and biopsy of musculoskeletal abscesses, masses, and focal muscular pathology in the extremities, trunk, and neck using ultrasound as the guidance system is described. Techniques for biopsy, fluid aspiration, catheter insertion, and needle visualization by ultrasound are discussed.

Abscess↗

PubMed1983

Percutaneous transtracheal ventilation: experimental and practical aspects.

Percutaneous transtracheal ventilation can be a lifesaving procedure when endotracheal intubation is not possible, but an understanding of the technique and necessary instruments is essential. This study, performed on adult sheep, defined the limited circumstances under which a 15-gauge needle, connected to oxygen at 50 pounds per square inch (psi), can provide an emergency transtracheal airway. There are situations, such as complete airway obstruction, when this combination is contraindicated. In addition, transtracheal ventilation might have to be performed using simpler equipment, such as a self-inflating resuscitation bag (AMBU-type) or with no equipment other than the transtracheal airway. A 3.0-mm I.D. cannula provided an adequate transtracheal airway under all circumstances examined. A 3.5-mm cannula is commercially available and physicians who deal with airway problems should be familiar with its use.

Airway Obstruction↗