Analysis of electrocautery smoke released from the tissues frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries
Ali Yeganeh, Mikaiel Hajializade, Alireza Pahlevan Sabagh, Babak Athari, Mahbobeh Jamshidi, Mehdi Moghtadaei
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Electrosurgical smoke could be different by the device of cutting or the type of tissue that is being cut. AIM: To analyze the electrocautery smoke released from the tissues that are frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries. METHODS: = 25). Surgical smoke was produced with an electrocautery device for 4 min. RESULTS: = 12). The number of toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs were the most in the muscle and meniscus tissues (Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Styrene). No toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs were identified in the ligament and adipose tissue. CONCLUSION: Meniscus and muscle tissue are associated with the highest number of toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs. Therefore, we recommend that surgeons avoiding the electrocautery of these tissues.