dryeffects: Open-heart surgery requires an armamentarium. With a skin knife, the surgeon makes an incision, then uses a Weitlaner retractor to spread underlying tissues. After the sternum saw has cut through the breastbone, the Finochietto retractor pushes aside tissue and bone to bare the heart. Sutures, largest to smallest, close the sternum, pericardium and incisions on the heart. The rake retractor and needle holder hold skin and tissue in position during suturing.
November 30 2011 • 07·45 pm • 177 notes

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Open-heart surgery requires an armamentarium. With a skin knife, the surgeon makes an incision, then uses a Weitlaner retractor to spread underlying tissues. After the sternum saw has cut through the breastbone, the Finochietto retractor pushes aside tissue and bone to bare the heart. Sutures, largest to smallest, close the sternum, pericardium and incisions on the heart. The rake retractor and needle holder hold skin and tissue in position during suturing.

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