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Vascular surgical clamps designed for the atraumatic compression of one of the major peripheral arteries during open-surgery procedures, usually to cause total or partial temporary occlusion (i.e., coarctation). These clamps are typically handheld, manual instruments including two parts pivoted at the center with serrated distal blades that are angled (e.g., right angled) or slightly curved. Dedicated peripheral artery clamps are available for occlusion of femoral, poplitean, iliac, and other peripheral arteries.
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