Instrument guide › Retracting & exposing
Balfour Retractor
Also called: Self-retaining retractor, Self-retaining
What it is used for
Essential for large abdominal incisions, providing multi-directional retraction for enhanced surgical access.
Category
Learn to name it on sight
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Names vary by facility, manufacturer, and surgeon. Your facility’s instrument sets and the surgeon’s preference card are the reference; this is a study aid.