Surgical retractor and method for use
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May 1, 2001
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Jul 23, 1999
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Jul 24, 1998
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A surgical retractor apparatus comprising a U-shaped thread assembly slidably engaged with a U-shaped rack. A rotatable threaded rod connects the U-shaped rack and the U-shaped thread assembly. A first swivel having a first blade mount is rotatably connected to the U-shaped rack and a second swivel having a second blade mount is rotatably attached to the thread assembly. A first blade is mounted in the first blade mount and a second blade is mounted in the second blade mount. The swivels have respective threaded screws to adjust the angle of each blade relative to a longitudinal plane passing through the U-shaped rack.
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