New cardiac retractor for epicardial electrode insertion via subxiphoid approach.

Sakamoto, T; Arai, H; Suzuki, A · Ann Thorac Surg · 1993

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Abstract

A new retractor for the insertion of epicardial screw-in electrodes is described. We have found that this instrument can be easily applied to the heart and gives excellent exposure for electrode insertion.

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