title: Using Elasticated Retractors in Head and Neck Surgeries.
abstract: Elasticated retractors, a recent advancement in surgical techniques, provide an enhanced and effective way of retraction during head and neck surgeries. These have been used for a number of procedures and are known for their effective retraction and minimizing surgical time span. This article highlights the authors' experience and the pros and cons of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Jinnah Medical College Hospital, Karachi.
authors.forename: Montasir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Junaid
authors.affiliation: Medical Student, Jinnah Medical College, Karachi.
authors.forename: Manal
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shafiq
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, The Aga Khan University Hospital,Karachi.
authors.forename: Sadaf
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Qadeer
authors.affiliation: Department of Research, The Aga Khan University Hospital,Karachi.
authors.forename: Sohail
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haleem
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, The Aga Khan University Hospital,Karachi.
authors.forename: Maliha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kazi
mesh_terms: D004548:Elasticity; D006257:Head / Q000601:surgery*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010154:Pakistan; D013525:Surgical Instruments