The use of tantalum clips in general surgery.
Two and a half years' experience of a new type of tantalum clip for ligation and indication in general surgery is reported. 200 cholecystectomies were followed up without noting any complications due to the use of the clips. Other indications for the use of tantalum clips are discussed.
D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000295:instrumentation; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013635:Tantalum
D013635:Tantalum