Endoscope techniques for subcutaneous hematoma in the limbs
- VernacularTitle:内窥镜下手术治疗四肢皮下血肿
- Author:
Yufei ZHANG
;
Lide WANG
;
Fusheng WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hematoma, subcutaneous;
Leg;
Endoscope
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
1993;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To preliminarily evaluate the effect of endoscopy in treatment of subcutaneous hematoma in the limbs. Methods From March 1998 to October 2001, endoscope techniques were ferformed in 7 cases of old subcutaneous hematoma, among which were 2 cases of subcutaneous hematoma on the lateral femur, 1 on the medial knee joint, 1 on the traumatic prepatellar bursa and 3 on the anterior tibia. The area of the biggest hematoma was 20 cm?5 cm and that of the smallest 4 cm?6 cm. Results All the patients were followed up with a time range of 3-16 months and got sound healing with no scar in the skin and deeper tissues, pain or dysfunction. Conclusions The endoscope for larger subcutaneous hematoma in the limbs has the advantages such as smaller incision, less scar, accurate manipulation,mild postoperative reaction and fast recovery. Therefore, it can not only obtain similar curative effect to that of the traditional open operation but also avoid the shortcomings of the traditional operation. Endoscope techniques should be the first alternative to hematoma of over 5 cm or hard subcutaneous hematoma in the limbs.
