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Ann Thorac Surg 1986;42:473-474
© 1986 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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A New Concept in Sternal Retraction: Applications for Internal Mammary Artery Dissection and Valve Replacement Surgery

Aurelio Chaux, M.D.*, Carlos Blanche, M.D.

From the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Accepted for publication January 24, 1986.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Chaux, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048–1869

A new, unique sternal retractor that greatly facilitates exposure and dissection of the internal mammary artery is described. In addition, a built-in mechanism permits steady and adjustable retraction during valve replacement surgery.




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