Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

Monopolar Electrosurgical Flash Fire

1998; Volume: 29; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/1542-8877-19980301-14

2325-8179

Mark J. Lucarelli, B N Lemke,

Retinal and Macular Surgery

Abstract. A 78-year-old man underwent ectropion repair with a monopolar electrosurgical unit. A flash fire occurred, resulting in a loss of eyelashes of the left upper and lower eyelids. A retrospective analysis of the case was conducted, including a review of the relevant literature. Although rare, the possibility of a flash fire should be considered when performing surgery with an electrosurgical unit. Minimizing supplemental oxygen and electrosurgical power settings may help to avoid such an incident. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 1998;29:249-250.]