A new concept in sternal retraction: applications for internal mammary artery dissection and valve replacement surgery.
A new, unique sternal retractor that greatly facilitates exposure and dissection of the internal mammary artery is described. In addition, a built-in mechanism permits steady and adjustable retraction during valve replacement surgery.
D004867:Equipment Design; D006351:Heart Valves / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D013895:Thoracic Arteries / Q000601:surgery*