Ignition of Free Gas in the Peritoneal Cavity: An Explosive Complication
We report an extremely rare event where the use of Nail Stickers diathermy to enter the peritoneal cavity caused the free gas within it to ignite and consequently burn the surgeon during a standard right hemicolectomy procedure for a caecal perforation.This should be noted as a possible safety concern intraoperatively.We conclude that sharp dissect