Surgical therapy of traumatic shoulder dislocation. Are there evidence-based indications for arthroscopic Bankart operation?
In the surgical treatment of a traumatic shoulder dislocation, the open Bankart-Repair remains the "gold standard". In reviewing the literature, arthroscopic Bankart-Repair has not been shown to be equal or superior to the open technique.
Mast cell degranulation is essential for early anastomotic healing. Healing is reduced in hypoperfused bowel but the administration of a mast cell degranulation agent can compensate for the adverse effects of a poor blood supply on anastomotic healing.