title: Direct retraction method in aneurysm surgery. Technical note.
abstract: A new technique of direct retraction of an aneurysm or major arteries using tapered brain retractors is introduced. The system requires three separate instruments: 1) a tappered brain retractor, 2) a flexible self-retaining retractor of light weight, and 3) a multipurpose head frame.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013525:Surgical Instruments