Abstract
In 1926, a physicist at Harvard named William T. Bovie created an instrument, which revolutionized the medical profession-the unipolar electrocautery device. This incredible device could make surgical incisions and provide hemostasis as well. It came with a price, however, as it also created new risks and dangers in the operating room, such as electrical burns and fires. To resolve some of these problems, a bipolar electrocautery device was developed. The historical development and principles of both unipolar and bipolar electrocautery will be discussed in this article.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 667-669 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Microsurgery |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery