Abstract
Oral biopsies are common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in oral and maxillofacial
surgical (OMFS) outpatient departments. The chalazion clamp is similar to a pair of
forceps. One extension has a flat, solid, oval plate, the other, a ring-like structure
that is used to clamp and retract soft tissues. We highlight the benefits of using
this simple, widely-available tool during oral biopsies. We find that the clamp increases
effectiveness and efficiency for the clinician and assistant. We recommend its use
in daily OMFS practice.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 09, 2019
Accepted:
October 15,
2019
Received:
May 17,
2019
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Crown Copyright © 2020 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. All rights reserved.
