title: The PVC-rat and other alternatives in microsurgical training.
abstract: The number of animals used in educational training programs in experimental microsurgery can be reduced by using artificial devices such as the anastomoses device and the MD PVC-Rat. Such in vitro methods allow development of technical skills, making the transition to in vivo models much easier.
authors.affiliation: Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, PO Box 900, 1380 DA Weesp, The Netherlands. rene.remie@microdev.nl.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Remie
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D000826:Animal Testing Alternatives; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000601:surgery; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; D051381:Rats; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride