Abdominal Retractor - Dittmar

Object/Artifact

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The Great Bend Museum

Name/Title

Abdominal Retractor - Dittmar

Entry/Object ID

1987.07.30

Description

Long (9”) bar with slot diwn the middle. Has finger grips on one end and a saddle shaped piece of metal on the other end. Used to hold back tissue, so the surgeon has better access to the surgical site.

Use

Retractor, abdominal

Acquisition

Accession

1987.07

Source or Donor

Margaret Priddy

Material

stainless steel