Question

question 143
1 pts
the _____________ is a specialized type of hand - held retractor used to grasp the horn of the uterus during an ovariohysterectomy.
army - navy retractor
gelpi retractor
senn retractor
snook hook

Explanation:

In veterinary surgical procedures like ovariohysterectomy, the Snook hook is a specialized hand - held retractor used to grasp the horn of the uterus. The other retractors listed have different uses in surgery. The Army - Navy retractor is used for general exposure, the Gelpi retractor is for self - retaining skin retraction, and the Senn retractor is used for soft tissue retraction in a different context.

Answer:

D. Snook hook