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From: I-Gel is a suitable alternative to endotracheal tubes in the laparoscopic pneumoperitoneum and trendelenburg position

Fig. 4

The force causes less leak fraction in the LPT position than in the supine position. a Body weight force. b Component of body weight and cephalic shifting pressure due to LPT position. c LPT position induced force on the diaphragm. d Force caused by pneumoperitoneum. e LPT position induced pressure on the stomach. LPT: Laparoscopic pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg

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