A new malleable self-retaining retractor

Ann Plast Surg. 1997 May;38(5):543-5. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199705000-00020.

Abstract

Simple function, wide view, and safety are three important properties of a good retractor. Since conventional retractors are not specifically designated for extraocular or neurovascular operations, particularly on the head and neck, we hereby introduce our self-retaining retractor. This instrument is composed of an ordinary self-retaining retractor and a pair of malleable retractors. This retractor has the previously mentioned properties of a good retractor. We have used this type of retractor for a variety of plastic surgical operations.

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Surgery, Plastic / instrumentation
  • Surgical Instruments*