The Colley Wire Retractor is a surgical instrument used for tissue retraction during surgery. It consists of a thin, malleable wire that can be bent into various shapes to hold tissue out of the way, allowing the surgeon to access the surgical site.
The Colley Wire Retractor is commonly used in a variety of surgical procedures, particularly those involving small incisions or delicate tissues. Some examples of surgeries where the Colley Wire Retractor may be used include:
- Plastic surgery: The Colley Wire Retractor can be used to retract skin and soft tissue during procedures such as facelifts, brow lifts, and eyelid surgery.
- Orthopedic surgery: The Colley Wire Retractor can be used to hold soft tissue out of the way during joint replacement surgeries or repairs of tendons and ligaments.
- Cardiovascular surgery: The Colley Wire Retractor may be used to retract blood vessels or other tissue during heart surgery or other procedures involving the chest cavity.