A microbipolar cautery for use in the middle ear.
This delicate microscopic bipolar forceps allows very precise cautery without significant current flow to adjacent tissue. Wet-field cautery is possible; it prevents overheating of adjacent tissue. This forceps is relatively inexpensive and utilizes a standard bipolar cautery unit and cord.
D002425:Cautery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000601:surgery*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*