The use of a combination skin hook and tissue forceps: a new instrument for dermatologic surgery ("Frankel-Adson forceps").
The dermatologic surgeon frequently uses both skin hook and tissue forceps to accomplish atraumatic wound closure. Since this requires the surgeon to change instruments frequently during the course of the procedure, a combination skin hook and tissue forceps has been developed to make possible the simultaneous use of these two instruments. In addition, using a new technique that combines the two capabilities of this instrument, the surgeon can further reduce the risk of tissue trauma during surgery. The instrument and this technique are described.
Frankel
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Section of Dermatology, University of Chicago, Illinois.
D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D013525:Surgical Instruments