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MODIFICATIONS TO THE HASSON TECHNIQUE
Author(s) -
Poole G. H.,
Frizelle F. A.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1996.tb00741.x
Subject(s) - medicine , port (circuit theory) , optometry , electrical engineering , engineering
Blind peritoneal penetration with a Veress needle is an unnecessary risk. This risk is reduced by the use of the ‘Hasson technique’. We suggest two modifications to the Hasson technique which make it easier to undertake, and reduce the problem of peri‐port air leak.