retractor (redirected from vein hook retractor)

retractor /re·trac·tor/ (-trak´ter)

1. an instrument for holding open the lips of a wound.

2. a muscle that retracts.

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re·trac·tor (r-trktr)

n.

1. A surgical instrument used to hold back organs or the edges of an incision.

2. A muscle, such as a flexor, that retracts an organ or a part.

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retractor,

n an instrument for retracting tissues to assist in gaining access to an area of operation or observation.

retractor, beaver-tail,

n a broad-bladed periosteal elevator.

retractor, rake,

n a metallic instrument with prongs set transversely for engaging and retracting soft tissues.

retractor, vein hook,

n a metallic instrument ending in a rounded flange set transversely for engaging and retracting soft tissues.

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retractor

1. an instrument for holding open the edges of a wound or edges of a fissure such as the eyelids.

2. a muscle that retracts.

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flexible retractor

a simple surgical instrument made of metal, usually copper, and shaped like a simple spatula or tongue-depressor. It can be bent into any shape so as to get into tricky sites to hold back tissues. Usually bent into a hook shape.

Weitlaner retractor

see weitlaner retractor.