Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The Killingbeck pediatric lung retractor.

C M Satur1, D R Walker

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Killingbeck Hospital, Leeds, England.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A microchamber system for the rapid cytochemical demonstration of β-galactosidase and other properties in pathogenic microbes.

Letters in applied microbiology·2021
Same author

First Report of Phakopsora pachyrhizi Adapting to Soybean Genotypes with Rpp1 or Rpp6 Rust Resistance Genes in Field Plots in the United States.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Comparison of Pathogenic Variation among Phakopsora pachyrhizi Isolates Collected from the United States and International Locations, and Identification of Soybean Genotypes Resistant to the U.S. Isolates.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Evaluation of Major Ancestors of North American Soybean Cultivars for Resistance to Three Pythium Species that Cause Seedling Blight.

Plant disease·2018
Same author

Picosecond (picoframe) framing camera evaluations.

Applied optics·2010
Same author

Kilohertz allsolid-state picosecond lithium triborate optical parametric generator.

Optics letters·2009
Same journal

A Health Tracking Application Leads to An Avid Cyclist Being Diagnosed with ALCAPA at 52 years old, Warranting a Takeuchi Repair.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
Same journal

Impact of preoperative and postoperative modern guideline-directed medical therapy on survival following coronary artery bypass grafting.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
Same journal

Does prior percutaneous coronary revascularization negatively affect the outcomes of subsequent coronary artery bypass grafting?

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
Same journal

Lymph Node Dissection and Chylothorax - Balancing Oncologic Benefit Against Morbidity.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
Same journal

Preserved Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow in Bidirectional Glenn: Outcomes and Considerations for Staged Palliation.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
Same journal

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto.

The Annals of thoracic surgery·2026
See all related articles

A novel lung retractor series offers improved surgical exposure for pediatric patients. These lightweight, low-profile retractors minimize tissue trauma during procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • Surgical access to the pediatric thoracic cavity presents unique challenges.
  • Existing retractors may cause significant tissue trauma in small patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new series of lung retractors specifically designed for pediatric patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of these retractors in providing optimal surgical exposure while minimizing trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Design and development of a novel series of lung retractors.
  • Focus on unique shape, low profile, and lightweight characteristics.
  • Application in a pediatric patient cohort from premature infants to large children.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • The new retractors provide excellent visualization of the surgical field.
  • The design facilitates minimal disruption and trauma to delicate pediatric tissues.
  • Effective for a wide range of pediatric patient sizes.

Conclusions:

  • This new series of lung retractors offers a significant advancement in pediatric thoracic surgery.
  • The design addresses the need for effective exposure with reduced patient morbidity.
  • Represents an innovative solution for improving surgical outcomes in neonates and children.