Duval clamp

A Duval clamp is a surgical instrument used to grasp and hold tissue or organs during surgery. It was invented by French surgeon Joseph Duval in 1859 and has been widely used in medicine ever since.

The Duval clamp consists of two parts: the handle and the blade. The handle is cylindrical in shape and can be made of various materials such as metal or plastic. The blade has a crescent shape and is attached to the handle using a hinge.

When using a Duval clamp, the surgeon uses it to grasp tissue or organs that need to be held during surgery. The clamp blade allows you to securely fix the tissues and avoid their displacement during manipulation.

Advantages of the Duval clamp include ease of use, secure fixation of tissues and organs, and the ability to adjust grip strength. In addition, the Duval clamp does not damage tissue or cause bleeding.

Although the Duval clamp is one of the most common surgical instruments, there are other clamps such as the Michel clamp, Roeder clamp, and Brunner clamp. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of clamp depends on the specific situation and type of operation.