The development of a dynamic model for microvascular research and practice using human placenta: a preliminary report.
Human placenta has been investigated in an attempt to develop a non-animal model for microvascular research and practice, with a dynamic artificial circulation. Initial work has been encouraging and further development is in progress.
D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008833:Microcirculation; D008866:Microsurgery; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D010477:Perfusion; D010920:Placenta / Q000098:blood supply*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery