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What device is used to remove plaque during an endarterectomy?
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Penfield Elevator: Open endarterectomy is done through a surgical incision with an instrument that looks like a spatula with a small rounded end. The plaque is held with a forceps while the elevator pushes the remaining artery away. Sharp scissors are sometimes needed.
Answered 11/29/2014
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