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Debakey forceps are a type of atraumatic tissue forceps used in
Debakey forceps are a type of atraumatic tissue forceps used in vascular procedures
Blood vessels are the structures of the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the human body. These vessels transport blood cells, nutrients, and oxygen to the tissues of the body. They also take waste and carbon dioxide away from ...
to avoid tissue damage during manipulation. They are typically large (some examples are upwards of 12 inches (36 cm) long), and have a distinct coarsely ribbed grip panel, as opposed to the finer ribbing on most other tissue forceps.
They were developed by Michael DeBakey
Michael Ellis DeBakey (September 7, 1908 – July 11, 2008) was a Lebanese-American general and cardiovascular surgeon, scientist and medical educator who became Chairman of the Department of Surgery, President, and Chancellor of Baylor College ...
, along with other innovations during his tenure at Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a medical school and research center in Houston, Texas, within the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center. BCM is composed of four academic components: the School of Medicine, the Graduate Sc ...
.
See also
*Instruments used in general surgery
There are many different Surgery, surgical specialties, some of which require very specific kinds of Surgical instrument, surgical instruments to perform.
General surgery is a specialty focused on the Abdomen, abdominal contents, as well as the ...
References
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