BALANCED IRRIGATION-SUCTION TECHNIQUE WITH A MULTIFUNCTIONAL SUCTION CANNULA AND ITS APPLICATION FOR INTRAOPERATIVE HEMORRHAGE IN ENDOSCOPIC EVACUATION OF INTRACEREBRAL HEMATOMAS

Abstract

Even careful atraumatic evacuation of a hematoma can sometimes result in intraoperative hemorrhage. Repeated irrigation and point suctioning may be necessary to keep the operating field clear. A multifunctional suction cannula would be useful for maintaining irrigation and suction balance. Coagulation of a bleeding artery can be performed under clear visualization. A balanced irrigation-suction technique results in secure hemostasis.