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Here are some common types of biopsy forceps used in medicine:
- Alligator forceps - Have hinged jaws like an alligator to cut and grasp tissue.
- Cup forceps - Has a cup-shaped jaw to scoop up tissue samples.
- Jumbo forceps - Larger forceps with wide jaw to take bigger tissue samples.
- Formalin forceps - Collects sample directly into formalin solution for histopathology.
- Hot forceps - Cauterize blood vessels while sampling to reduce bleeding.
- Rat tooth forceps - Serrated jaws act like teeth to bite off tissue fragments.
- Grasping forceps - Has small sharp teeth to grasp and hold slippery tissue.
- Colonoscopy biopsy forceps - Long forceps designed specifically for colon biopsies.
- Radial jaw forceps - Jaws open perpendicular to the shaft to take samples from vessel walls.
- Needle forceps - The jaw is like a hollow needle to core out tissue plugs.
- Pediatric forceps - Smaller forceps for taking tiny biopsy samples from infants and children.
- Bronchoscopy forceps - Long and slender forceps that fit down bronchoscope channels.
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) forceps - Used with endoscopic ultrasound to target specific lesions.
The right kind of biopsy forceps is chosen based on the organ, location of the lesion, age of the patient, and suspected condition. This optimizes tissue sampling.