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Inexpensive retractors for laser operations.

R J Lanzafame, R Pennino, H P Herrera

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    |October 1, 1985
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    Simple, safe, and inexpensive sterile tongue depressors and Lucite blocks serve as effective retractors in laser operations. These cost-effective devices offer a practical alternative to specialized, blackened surgical instruments.

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical instrumentation and device development.
    • Laser surgery applications.

    Background:

    • Traditional surgical retractors can be costly.
    • Specialized instruments for laser surgery may present unique cost challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce sterile tongue depressors and Lucite blocks as novel retractors for laser operations.
    • To evaluate their safety, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing sterile tongue depressors as retractors.
    • Employing Lucite blocks as retractors.
    • Application in laser surgical procedures.

    Main Results:

    • Tongue depressors and Lucite blocks demonstrated utility as surgical retractors.

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  • These devices were found to be simple and safe to use.
  • They represent a significant cost saving compared to conventional instruments.

    • Conclusions:

    • Sterile tongue depressors and Lucite blocks are viable, inexpensive alternatives for retraction in laser surgery.
    • These simple tools provide a cost-effective solution, reducing reliance on expensive surgical equipment.