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Using Elasticated Retractors in Head and Neck Surgeries.

Montasir Junaid¹, Manal Shafiq², Sadaf Qadeer³

¹Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Jinnah Medical College Hospital, Karachi.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

|May 27, 2016

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Elasticated retractors offer an effective surgical retraction method for head and neck procedures, significantly minimizing operative time. This article reviews their advantages and disadvantages based on author experience.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Innovation
Head and Neck Surgery Techniques

Background:

Elasticated retractors represent a novel advancement in surgical instrumentation.
Their application is increasingly noted in various head and neck surgical procedures.

Observation:

These devices facilitate enhanced and effective tissue retraction.
Observed benefits include a reduction in the overall surgical time span.

Findings:

The authors present their clinical experience with elasticated retractors.
Key advantages and disadvantages of this retraction technique are detailed.

Implications:

Elasticated retractors may offer improved efficiency in head and neck surgeries.
Further evaluation of their role in surgical practice is warranted.