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Vascular surgery punches designed to excise a segment of tissue from the aorta wall (usually in the form of a disc) during surgical procedures. These punches are typically handheld, manual instruments with a tubular configuration that includes a sliding mechanism (i.e., the punching mechanism). Punches may include a set of interchangeable cutting tips of different sizes and diameters appropriate for punching the aorta walls and are operated by a handle. Aorta punches are used mainly during anastomosis procedures.
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