title: A new retractor to aid in coronary artery surgery.
abstract: During coronary artery bypass grafting, exposing the arteries can be difficult, especially on the posterior and lateral aspects of the left ventricle. A silicone-covered flexible retractor has been modified to facilitate this procedure. Its central opening and easy malleability aid in myocardial retraction and coronary artery bypass grafting.
mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D013525:Surgical Instruments