XXXIV. A Mastoid and Auricle Retractor

Elevation of a constructed auricle using the anteriorly based mastoid fascial flap.

Two-stage methods for reconstruction of congenital microtia have been widely utilised. To obtain a desirable auriculocephalic angle and provide a nutrient support to the constructed auricle, elevation of reconstructed ears using a costal cartilage graft, the anteriorly based mastoid fascial flap transfer and a skin graft was performed as the second operation for nine microtia patients. In this ...

A retractor for cholecystectomy.

A self-retaining retractor has been designed to enable one surgeon to perform cholecystectomy and exploration of the bile duct with a minimum of assistance. The instrument consists of a horseshoe shaped collapsible frame and four specially designed blades. It is ideally suited for a right subcostal or a transverse incision. Adjustment and removal for performing on-table cholangiography and reap...

A Multifunctional Retractor Muscle

1 Differential Activation of an Identified Motor Neuron and Neuromodulation Provide 2 Aplysia’s Retractor Muscle an Additional Function 3 Author names and affiliations: 4 Jeffrey M. McManus, Hui Lu, Miranda J. Cullins, and Hillel J. Chiel 5 Departments of Biology, Neurosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve 6 University, Cleveland, OH 44106-7080 7 8 Running head: 9 A Multifun...

Developments in Practice XXXIV: Application Portfolio Management

Reconstruction of the auricle

Reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the auricle is one of the most challenging and diverse tasks in plastic head and neck surgery. Injuries, defects and malformations require multiple different techniques, some of which are standardized, other situations require huge experience and artistic creativity. It is a specialty that will never become monotone.