Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Surgical Staplers

Fastening devices composed of steel-tantalum alloys used to close operative wounds, especially of the skin, which minimizes infection by not introducing a foreign body that would connect external and internal regions of the body. (From Segen, Current Med Talk, 1995)

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Abstract

Fastening devices composed of steel-tantalum alloys used to close operative wounds, especially of the skin, which minimizes infection by not introducing a foreign body that would connect external and internal regions of the body. (From Segen, Current Med Talk, 1995)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Stapler, Surgical
  • Staplers, Surgical
  • Surgical Stapler

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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66(64)

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  1. E07w.858.700w.750

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WO 162

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Surgical Staplers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013528. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013528
  2. Surgical Staplers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q98627541