The PVC-rat and other alternatives in microsurgical training.
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.
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Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, PO Box 900, 1380 DA Weesp, The Netherlands. rene.remie@microdev.nl.
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
D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride