Question
Identify the surgical instrument shown in the picture below ?
A. Deaver retractor.
B. Langenbeck retractor.
C. Army-Navy retractor.
D. Richardson retractor.
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Correct Answer » C
Explanation
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The surgical instrument shown in the picture above represents Army-Navy retractor.
Also known as Parker Langenbeck, or retractor double end. Used to expose surface layers of skin, commonly in plastic surgery procedures. It is a double-ended retractor with a fenestrated handle.
The blades at each end are angled at 90 degrees and also have a slightly curved, rounded lip. The blades also face in the same direction.
