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SEEING IS ALL THAT MATTERS
“It has been reported that a metallic thoracic retractor crushes the intracostal nerve in the intracostal muscle
when the retractor is opened …” 3
Yokoi K. et al.
Traditional retractors depend on a standard asymmetrical crank frame movement, which when opened too wide to visualize
the cardiac and thoracic anatomy, there is an increased potential for rib fracture, intercostal nerve damage and associated post-
operative, debilitating pain. 3
ULTRAVISION CT Pivoting Technology increases surgical access without the need of excessive retraction
of the intercostal space. Blades have a pivoting capability of up to 30 degrees on each side – minimizing
the incision size, while increasing the working area without additional spreading. Coupled with the 1mm
per click retractor movement, precise and optimal surgical access are now within reach.
CT-0100
PIVOTING RETRACTOR,
150 MM RACK
3. Yokoi K. et al. Assessment of Long-Term Postoperative Pain in Open Thoracotomy Patients: Pain Reduction by the Edge Closure Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg 2010; 89:1064-70.
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