title: Skin simulation for minor surgical procedures.
abstract: A simulated skin preparation is described which is made by bonding siliconized rubber to a latex foam base. This composite material, which simulates both the dermis/epidermis and subcutaneous fat, provides a realistic model which can be used to teach excision of skin lesions and a variety of suturing methods. We believe that this simulator is of value not only for surgeons in-training but also will allow general practitioners to improve their technical skills in performing minor surgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Munro
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Atkinson
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Capperauld
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D017145:Models, Educational; D013536:Suture Techniques