title: Stapling instrumentation.
abstract: A number of surgical stapling instruments are on the market. The variety of instruments, stapling cartridges, and their potential veterinary uses are discussed. The basic principles of application and operation of these devices are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Pavletic
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013537:Sutures