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Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:101-102
© 1983 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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A New Retractor to Aid in Coronary Artery Surgery

A.J. DelRossi, M.D.*, G.M. Lemole, M.D.

From the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, NJ

Accepted for publication August 13, 1982.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. DelRossi, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, NJ 08015

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.






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