Retractor support assembly

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1991-06-07

1992-05-05

Coven, Edward M.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61B 1702

Patent

active

051098318

ABSTRACT:
A retractor support assembly for assisting a surgeon by supporting a portion of a breast of a patient during reconstructive surgery. The retractor support assembly includes a retractor having a blade which is insertable into a wound generally under a portion of the breast whereby a portion of the breast is supported generally on the blade. The retractor support assembly also includes a retractor support connected to the retractor for exerting a predetermined force on the retractor pulling the retractor a predetermined distance in a generally upwardly direction whereby the portion of the breast supported on the blade of the retractor is lifted and moved in the generally upwardly direction the predetermined distance toward a breast lifted position. the retractor support supports the retractor and the portion of the breast supported on the retractor in the breast lifted position during the reconstructive surgery.

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Izmailov et al., "Universal Retractor for Cavity Surgery", Sep. 10, 1974, vol. 8, No. 5, p. 320, Bio. Engr.

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