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Abstract
This instrument is specifically designed to quickly separate and dilate any incision
in blood vessels or ducts to allow easy insertion of various catheters, probes, or
rods. The entire procedure takes a matter of seconds, and catheterization is accomplished
in a single maneuver. The incision in the vessel or duct is much smaller than those
required by standard methods of catheterization. There is no tearing or shredding
of the vessel walls in order to achieve adequate dilation, and the need for other
instruments which may severely traumatize the vessel is eliminated. It is not necessary
to spend needless time hunting for the original incision in a collapsed vessel. This
instrument has been clinically tested.
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References
- A vascular dilator and catheter guide.Am. J. Surg. 1962; 103: 230
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Publication history
Received:
May 5,
1964
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© 1965 Published by Elsevier Inc.
