Quantitation of force to dislodge endoscopic ligation clips: EndoClip II vs. Ligaclip ERCA.

Authors :: Beltran KA
Foresman PA
Rodeheaver GT
Source :: Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery [J Laparoendosc Surg] 1994 Aug; Vol. 4 (4), pp. 253-6.
Publication Year :: 1994
Abstract: The mean forces required to dislodge two types of endoscopic ligation clips from both porcine cystic ducts and silicone tubing were quantitated. The two types of endoscopic clips were EndoClip II and Ligaclip ERCA. Following application of the clips, the force required to dislodge the clips in both a perpendicular direction and a longitudinal direction was determined. The mean levels of force required to dislodge the EndoClip II clips in both directions were significantly (p < or = 0.01) greater than those required to dislodge the Ligaclip ERCA clips.

Subjects :: Animals
Cystic Duct
Equipment Design
In Vitro Techniques
Ligation instrumentation
Silicones
Stress, Mechanical
Swine
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic instrumentation
Hemostasis, Surgical instrumentation

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