Trimline Retractor

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• USC Neurosurgery

• This self-retaining retractor is used for anterior cervical procedures.
• Blade lengths vary depending on patient size.
• Care is used to retract and protect the carotid artery and the esophagus.
• Four retraction blades can be used with the two self-retaining components.
• Retraction is usually established laterally, and vertically, with four blades.