Third, the left lobe of the liver was retracted using a Penrose drain to expose the anatomy around the esophagogastric junction, as reported by Sakaguchi et al. [14].
Periosteum and muscle is retracted using blunt techniques and the calvarium is freed of soft tissue.
Periosteum and muscle was retracted using blunt techniques and the calvarium scraped free of soft tissue.
The lateral segment of the liver was retracted using Silicon Disc™ (Hakko, Nagano, Japan) and snake retractor to ensure adequate visibility around the EGJ.
Nictitating membranes were retracted using phenylephrine hydrochloride (2.5%), the pupils were dilated with atropine sulfate (1%) and contact lenses were placed on the corneas.
The hematoma was removed, and the bladder was retracted using a malleable retractor.
Typically, the injection point is retracted using a gas burner, which burns a section of the liner at a desired location [39].
If the screws are inserted with the help of the aiming block, the soft tissues must be retracted using wound spreaders for a longer period of time.
Then, the Nance button was removed, and the anterior teeth were retracted using sliding mechanics; quarter-inch intermaxillary elastics in conjunction with fixed appliances were used as support in anchorage during incisor retraction.
A small midline upper abdominal incision, 4 cm in length, was made and retracted using a wound-sealing device (Alexis Wound Retractor; Applied Medical, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA).
