Question of the Day › October 15, 2026
Question of the day: October 15, 2026
During vascular dissection, which forceps are designed to provide delicate tissue purchase with atraumatic serrations?
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A. DeBakey forceps
DeBakey forceps are designed for delicate vascular handling; toothed or bone-grasping instruments exert different tissue effects.
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