Porcine Abdominal Wall Simulator for Laparotomy Incision and Closure.
We describe an economical and simple abdominal wall model that provides a realistic experience for trainees as they develop the skills of creating an abdominal incision through the midline, followed by closure of the fascia and skin.
Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA skhancrs@gmail.com.
Sadaf
S
Khan
Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Cassie
C
Cipriano
Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Jeffrey M
JM
Marks
Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Steve J
SJ
Schomisch
D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000193:education*; D008954:Models, Biological; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000193:education*; D013552:Swine
simulation; surgical education