Analysis of electrocautery smoke released from the tissues frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries.

CONCLUSION: Meniscus and muscle tissue are associated with the highest number of toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs. Therefore, we recommend that surgeons avoiding the electrocautery of these tissues. PMID: 32280607 [PubMed]
Source: World Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: World J Orthop Source Type: research