crile

Crile is a surname. In biographical and medical literature, it most often refers to individuals bearing the name and to surgical instruments named after them.

George Washington Crile (1864–1943) was an American surgeon noted as a pioneer in early 20th-century vascular and oncologic surgery. His work contributed to bleeding control techniques and operative methods that influenced surgical practice of the era.

Crile forceps are a type of hemostatic surgical instrument named for Crile. They are used to clamp blood vessels during procedures; the design typically features ring handles and grooved blades to provide secure, atraumatic grasp. Variants include straight and curved forms.

Beyond this, Crile remains primarily a family name, appearing in medical historiography and genealogical records. There is no widely recognized geographic location or organization simply known as Crile.