Neonatal/infant Finochietto rib spreader
Lighter, neonatal-scale version of the already-catalogued (thoracic surgery) self-retaining Finochietto rib spreader, distinct from the already-catalogued pediatric Weitlaner soft-tissue retractor.
How it is used
Posterolateral thoracotomy in the neonate (4th-5th intercostal space) for repair of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula and other neonatal thoracic surgery.
Clinical tip
The ribs must be properly mobilized before spreading, to avoid rib fracture in the neonatal chest, which is very short along its long axis.
Sources
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