Right-angle clamp

What does "Right-angle clamp" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A right-angle clamp in medicine is a tool used by doctors during surgery. It's a long, thin instrument with a handle at one end and small, claw-like parts at the other end that can open and close. The unique feature of this tool is that the claw-like part is bent at a right angle, which allows doctors to reach and hold onto tissues or vessels in hard-to-reach areas inside the body. It's especially useful in surgeries involving small, delicate structures.

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