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Ann Thorac Surg 1976;21:174
© 1976 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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A Modified Sternal Retractor

Nelson Ancalmo, M.D., John L. Ochsner, M.D.*

From the Department of Surgery, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation and Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA.

Accepted for publication August 8, 1975.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Ochsner, Ochsner Clinic, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

A modification of the Favaloro sternal retractor is described that allows a single person to operate the apparatus when elevating the sternal plate. The new retractor is also easier on the sternum because of its blunter teeth.




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