title: A self-retaining retractor for mitral valve operations.
abstract: A new self-retaining retractor for mitral valve operations is described. It is universally adjustable, may be affixed to any sternal retractor, and is completely removable when not required for the intracardiac portion of the procedure.
mesh_terms: D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments