Using Elasticated Retractors in Head and Neck Surgeries. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Montasir Junaid: Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Jinnah Medical College Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Manal Shafiq: Medical Student, Jinnah Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Sadaf Qadeer: Department of ENT, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Sohail Haleem: Department of Research, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

5. Maliha Kazi: Department of ENT, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

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.

Page(s): 430-431

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 26, Issue: 5, Year: 2016

Keywords:

Surgical technique Elasticated retractors

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