The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 228-232 , March 2007

Laparoscopic instrument insulation failure: The hidden hazard

  • Anusch Yazdani, MBBS, FRANZCOG

      Affiliations

    • Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr. Anusch Yazdani, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia.
    • ,
  • Hannah Krause, MBBS, FRANZCOG, CU

      Affiliations

    • Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.

Received 8 May 2006 ,Accepted 7 October 2006.

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 The authors have no commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in this article.

PII: S1553-4650(06)00551-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2006.10.009

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 228-232 , March 2007

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