title: A new retractor for cochlear implantation.
abstract: In cochlear implantation and other major ear surgeries a post auricular incision is often used. Following this, fascia, muscle and fat is divided, and then a periosteal flap is raised. This creates different tissue planes which need to be held back and protected from the surgeon and the drill. We present a new device which provides excellent retraction for this procedure, does not put undue pressure on the pinna, while at the same time it allowing the surgeon an unobstructed view.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinoloaryngology, University Hospital Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Monksfield
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Proops
mesh_terms: D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation / Q000295:instrumentation; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010969:Plastics; D013525:Surgical Instruments
chemical_list: D010969:Plastics