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Ali Aminian et al

A B
Figs 5A and B: Tenting of peritoneum during insertion of left 10 mm (A) and right 5 mm (B) suprapubic ports
(A: Inflamed appendix in right inferior corner)

We have good experience with application of ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Hem-o-lok clip for securing the stump of appendix. The We would like to thank the staff of the operating room
successful uses of Hem-o-lok clips, which are nonabsorbable (number one) of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran,
polymer clips, have been shown in different procedures. 5-7 for their cooperation.
Design of its applier markedly decreases the chance of
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