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vein retractor [1 record]

Record 1 2012-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

A small surgical device that has a smooth curved blade and is used to retract blood vessels, nerves, or other delicate structures without damaging them.

OBS

There are many varieties of vein retractors, often bearing the name of their inventor: Cushing vein retractor; Holco vein retractor; Schoenborn vein retractor; Simpson-Wylie vein retractor; etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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