AIM A potential advantage of the use of the plastic clips in neurosurgery is their property of causing fewer artifacts than titanium clips as assessed by computed tomography and magnetic resonance scans. The biocompatibility of plastic clips was demonstrated in the peritoneal cavity, but their behavior in the neurocranium is not known. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twelve aggressive stray dogs designa...

BACKGROUND To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the DS Titanium Ligation Clip for appendicular stump closure in laparoscopic appendectomy. METHODS Overall, 502 patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy were recruited for this observational multicentre study in nine study centres between October 2011 and July 2013. The clip was finally applied in 390 patients. Primary outcome variab...

Dear Editor, Laparoscopic sterilisation is a common method of permanent contraception. The Filshie clip system is a safe and effective method of female sterilisation. Being used around the world for more than 20 years, this form of contraception continues to be the method of choice for many physicians and patients due to the ease and simplicity of application and minimal tube damage produced. N...

INTRODUCTION Different types of prosthesis are available for stapes replacement. Because there has been no published report on the efficacy of the titanium soft-clip vs the fluoroplastic Causse loop Teflon piston, we compared short-term hearing results of both types of prosthesis in patients who underwent stapedotomy due to otosclerosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 57 ears were included ...

BACKGROUND The fenestrated clip is sometimes useful in limited approach angle and narrow working space. However, before the development of the new Yasargil titanium fenestrated mini-clip, the only variations of fenestrated clips were those of larger sizes. And those larger clips have a problem of the triangle-shaped gap at the proximal end of the blade. The authors describe the efficiency, limi...

During embryogenesis period, the ductus arteriosus originates from the sixth left aortic arch, acting as a vascular connection between the pulmonary artery and the descending aorta. After birth, the functional ductus arteriosus persistence characterizes the anomaly Persistent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), which is an unusual condition in cats. At first, as a result of this anomaly, volume overload i...

References 1 Kesby GJ, Korda AR. Migration of a Filshie clip into the urinary bladder seven years after laparoscopic sterilisation. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1997; 104: 379–382. 2 Filshie GM, Casey D, Pogmore JR, Dutton AG, Symonds EM, Peake AB. The titanium/silicon rubber clip for female sterilization. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1981; 88: 655–656. 3 Graf AH, Staudach A, Steiner H, Spitzer D, Martin A. An...

References 1 Kesby GJ, Korda AR. Migration of a Filshie clip into the urinary bladder seven years after laparoscopic sterilisation. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1997; 104: 379–382. 2 Filshie GM, Casey D, Pogmore JR, Dutton AG, Symonds EM, Peake AB. The titanium/silicon rubber clip for female sterilization. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1981; 88: 655–656. 3 Graf AH, Staudach A, Steiner H, Spitzer D, Martin A. An...