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Biopsy forceps: Reusable or disposable? [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Australia), 2006
AbstractReusable and disposable biopsy forceps are both widely available for use in gastrointestinal endoscopy units. Biopsy forceps have design and material features that may interfere with cleaning, and reusable devices must be designed to function safely and effectively following sterilization in a healthcare setting.
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Rotary biopsy forceps

The Lancet, 1998
Pulling tissue away from the gut wall affects the surrounding mucosa, which may be pulled and torn, and the specimen taken is small compared with the extent of the injury to the gut wall. A larger cup size permits larger specimens; although when a specimen is taken by pulling with large cups, there is a greater likelihood of bleeding. We have developed
Y, Uno, A, Munakata
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Gastric biopsy: a comparison of biopsy forceps

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1983
Endoscopic biopsy under direct vision is widely used to establish the diagnosis of gastric lesions. Numerous reports indicate that the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopic biopsy for gastric cancer varies from 70% to >90%.1-7 Secure histodiagnosis is the major goal of both gastroenterologist and pathologist; yet, biopsy specimens obtained by forceps are ...
M, Siegel   +4 more
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Vulvar biopsy: Punch biopsy or cervical forceps biopsy?

Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction, 2023
The primary objective of our study is to investigate the rate of non-contributory biopsies between punch biopsy(PB) and cervical forceps biopsy(CFB) for a vulvar lesion seen in consultation. The secondary objective of our study is to evaluate the rate of underestimation of a more severe lesion for patients who have undergone vulvar excision.This is a ...
Anthony Tuil   +8 more
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Biopsy Forceps: Disposable or Reusable?

Gastroenterology Nursing, 2001
Current debate surrounds the cost-effectiveness of disposable and reusable biopsy forceps. Although a complex and arduous task, performing a cost analysis may be necessary to determine which forcep type is more cost-effective. Costs associated with disposable biopsy forceps include their initial cost as well as storage and disposal costs.
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A Cutting Punch Biopsy Forceps

The British Journal of Radiology, 1946
The importance of biopsy is appreciated by none more keenly than the radiotherapist. It is perhaps of greater value to him, both immediate and late, than even to the surgeon. For the early decision, to irradiate or not to irradiate, and for the late assessment of his results, biopsy provides the fundamental data for a reasoned judgment on ...
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Optical Nasopharyngeal Biopsy Forceps

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1978
• A two-part peroral instrument for examination and biopsy of the nasopharynx facilitates exact visualization of the biopsy site. (Arch Otolaryngol104:167, 1978)
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A system of multiple biopsy forceps

Current Surgery, 2004
A new system of flexible endoscopic biopsy forceps is described. These forceps are simple, cheap to produce, and disposable.These forceps take larger and less traumatized biopsies than do existing single biopsy forceps. The principle involves that of a central wire with a barbed spike at one end, to which sliding sprung steel jaws are attached.
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Biopsy-Coagulation Forceps to Simplify Biopsy of the Bladder

Journal of Urology, 1985
Until now the forceps used for biopsy of the bladder has required a second procedure to coagulate the bleeding resulting from tissue removal. A new biopsy forceps is described, which makes it possible to perform the biopsy and coagulation simultaneously, thus, eliminating the inconvenience of having to change instruments during the operation. The shaft
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Complications of the hot biopsy forceps technique

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1988
Hot biopsy forceps technique involves the use of insulated monopolar electrocoagulating forceps to simultaneously biopsy and electrocoagulate tissue. It has been recommended for removal of diminutive polyps and treatment of vascular ectasias of the gastrointestinal tract. The extent of its use and associated complications have not been delineated. This
D D, Wadas, R A, Sanowski
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