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The Problem with ‘Suction Only’ Methods to Reduce Surgical Smoke Exposure

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Surgical staff and patients are frequently exposed to surgical smoke and there is mounting evidence that this may be harmful. Borsetti et al. have devised a novel approach to minimising intraoperative exposure to surgical smoke. Here, I briefly outline my concerns with the 'suction only' approach to addressing this problem.

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Rodger, D. The Problem with ‘Suction Only’ Methods to Reduce Surgical Smoke Exposure. Aesth Plast Surg 47 (Suppl 1), 56–57 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-022-02917-4

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