The fish hook retractor.

P Arullendran; A K Robson

doi:10.1258/0022215011906993

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The fish hook retractor.

P Arullendran·A K Robson

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We describe a simple and easily adjustable method of retracting skin flaps during head and neck surgery. It involves the use of a modified fish hook and rubber band. The retractor is easily applied and adjusted, and inexpensive to manufacture.

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P Arullendran, A K Robson. 2001. The fish hook retractor.. https://doi.org/10.1258/0022215011906993

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