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Nishant S Yagnick1, Ramandeep Singh2, Manjul Tripathi1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Objective:
The primary training in any surgical practice starts with tissue handling and effective hemostasis. Neurosurgical procedures start with an incision in the scalp and require summative use of mechanical hemostats and bipolar coagulation to achieve hemostasis. Though Raney clips are the most popular and effective in maintaining hemostasis, their high cost and nonreusability become deterrents for routine use in resource-stricken environments.
Methods:
We have compared stationery binder clips of different sizes with Raney clips on the parameters of effectiveness, availability, and cost. Binder clips were also used in intraoperative settings for scalp hemostasis. The comparative efficacy, additional usage of cautery, and need for sterilization are also discussed.
Results:
We describe our experience with simple stationery metal binder clips in maintaining effective hemostasis in a cost-effective manner. The 25-mm size binder clip exerts same force as a Raney clip without any tissue injury. Practical application revealed effective scalp hemostasis up to blood pressure of 150 mm Hg.
Conclusions:
Stationery binder clips are a cost-effective, ready-to-use alternative for standard Raney clips.
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