A novel and simple atrial retractor

Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 May;91(5):1634-5. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.10.079.

Abstract

Minimally invasive cardiac operations require specialized equipment. Atrial retractors are a frequently used tool to expose heart valves for minimally invasive and open procedures. The models currently available in the market are efficient; however, they may be complex, bulky, or expensive. We introduce a novel, very simple atrial retractor we designed using ubiquitously available materials.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Safety
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Atria / surgery*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Treatment Outcome