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Tenaculum
A tenaculum, also known as Pozzi forceps, is a surgical instrument, usually classified as a type of forceps. It consists of a slender sharp-pointed hook attached to a handle and is used mainly in surgery for seizing and holding parts, such as blood vessels. Uses include: *Steadying the cervix and uterus, as is done during insertion of an intrauterine device or during a surgical abortion (although recent research indicates that an Allis clamp may be better suited for those tasks, as it is less likely to cause bleeding complications). *Seizing and holding arteries in various surgical procedures.
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A tenaculum, also known as Pozzi forceps, is a surgical instrument, usually classified as a type of forceps. It consists of a slender sharp-pointed hook attached to a handle and is used mainly in surgery for seizing and holding parts, such as blood vessels. Uses include: *Steadying the cervix and uterus, as is done during insertion of an intrauterine device or during a surgical abortion (although recent research indicates that an Allis clamp may be better suited for those tasks, as it is less likely to cause bleeding complications). *Seizing and holding arteries in various surgical procedures.
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