Figure 2. The illustration of the trocar related SE and the effect of the balloon trocar (A: the standard trocar is inserted snugly in the tissue. B: retraction of the trocar dissects the subcutaneous tissue. C: insertion of the trocar dissects the muscles and the peritoneum. D: CO₂ is insufflated into the dissected tissues. E: a balloon trocar is inserted. F: the balloon trocar plugs the leakage snugly.)

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Control of Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema by Balloon Trocar – A Case Report

Yi Zou, Lai Wei, Yanan Tang, Gaoyin Kong

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