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russian forceps [2 records]

Record 1 2008-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

A tissue handling forceps with broad, spoon-shaped tips, serrated around the edge.

OBS

Proper Name: Russian tissue forceps. ... Features: tips - rounded with deep circular interlocking serrations; cutter shank - horizontal serrations. Uses: Grasping tissue and organs. Widely used in OB/GYN applications (i.e. hysterectomies). May also be used on the skin and in cardiovascular procedures.

OBS

The unique design of the Russian tissue forceps allows for easy handling of both tissue and surgical needles.

OBS

Tissue forceps commonly used in kidney and prostate trays are extra long Debakey, smooth 'thumb' forceps, Singley and Russian forceps. ... The tips of the Russian forceps are cupped with ridges which allow surgeons to securely grasp and hold onto kidney stones or stones located in the bladder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
OBS

Par analogie avec "forceps anglais", "forceps français", et "forceps italien".

Spanish

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