A special retractor for limited access aortic valve replacement using a standard cannulation technique

Authors
Riess, FC Loewer, C Moshar, S Riess, AG Bleese, N
Citation
Fc. Riess et al., A special retractor for limited access aortic valve replacement using a standard cannulation technique, MIN INVAS T, 9(6), 2000, pp. 393-395
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY & ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES
ISSN journal
13645706 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
393 - 395
Database
ISI
SICI code
1364-5706(200012)9:6<393:ASRFLA>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
We describe a new retractor for limited-access aortic valve replacement. St andard cannulation technique can be used and the venous cannula is shifted to the right retrosternal space and held in this position by the new device , thus facilitating an unobstructed view of the operation field.