Rib spreader

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A rib spreader is a retractor specifically designed to separate ribs in thoracic surgery. Rack-and-pinion-type rib spreaders were an innovation introduced by French surgeon Theodore Truffier in 1914. This was later modified by Argentinian surgeon Enrique Finochietto to have fenestrated blades (blades with "windows") and a lever to separate the arms. The Burford-Finochietto rib speader has replaceable blades[1].

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  1. ^ Bonfils-Roberts, E (May 1972). "The Rib Spreader: A Chapter in the History of Thoracic Surgery". Chest 61 (5): 469-474. doi:10.1378/chest.61.5.469. ISSN 0012-3692. PMID 4558402. 
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