Preservation of cadavers for surgical technique training.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate a technique for preservation of organoleptic tissue characteristics (color, odor, texture, and flexibility) in cadavers used for surgical instruction.


METHODS
Experimental study.


METHODS
Forty-three canine cadavers.


METHODS
Cadavers were preserved with a modified Larssen solution of the Hospital Cochim, Paris and cryopreservation. Tissue handling qualities were evaluated in surgical laboratory sessions.


RESULTS
All cadavers kept texture and tissues consistency, especially skin and muscle, similar to those of live animals. Some skin desquamation and pallor of the mucous membranes occurred with repetitive freeze-thaw cycles.


CONCLUSIONS
This preservation technique provides acceptable cadaver quality and tissue handling for use in surgical instruction.


CONCLUSIONS
Preparation of patient cadavers by intravascular injection of modified Larssen solution yielded suitable instructional models for surgical training.
Guimarães da Silva
Rosane Maria
RM
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil. materajm@usp.br
Matera
Julia Maria
JM
Ribeiro
Antonio Augusto Coppi Maciel
AA
D000818:Animals; D002102:Cadaver; D004285:Dogs; D004520:Education, Veterinary; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D013522:Surgery, Veterinary / Q000193:education*; D014021:Tissue Preservation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*