A novel supermicrosurgery training model: The chicken thigh

Chen, Wei-Fan; Eid, Anas; Yamamoto, Takumi; Keith, Jerrod N.; Nimmons, Grace L.; Wt, Lawrence

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2014.03.024

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“…General training programs for the acquisition of microsurgical skills involve the use of silicone tubes and animal models such as chicken, rats, and pig. Chen et al 18 described a popular nonliving model based on different segments of the chicken thigh vascularization, which can be used in a graduated fashion up to the diameter of 0.3-0.5 mm for LVA simulation. Moreover, a simple method of bag infusion with a gravity pump to simulate real-time blood flow has been described to ensure a reliable patency test in nonliving model.…”

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Lymphatic‐venous anastomosis in a rat model: A novel exercise for microsurgical training

Leuzzi

Maruccia

Annoscia

et al. 2018

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Background and Objectives Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. Lymphaticovenular anastomoses (LVA) and multiple lymphatic‐venous anastomoses (MLVAs) have been recognized as efficient methods to treat chronic lymphedema. Because few models for lymphatics microsurgical training have been described, the aim of this study is to present a new training model for MLVA in a rat. Methods Ten norvegicus rats were used for this study. After a longitudinal xifo‐pubic incision, lumbar nodes were injected with blue patent violet (BPV) to identify from two to four lymphatic vessels (LVs). MLVAs were carried out inserting lymphatics into the right lumbar vein. Results The mean weight of the rats was 511.4 g. The average diameter of the abdominal LVs used for MLVA was 0.26 mm, and the mean size of the right lumbar vein was 0.84 mm. The average time to perform MLVA was 49.8 minutes. Anastomosis patency rate was 70% based on the passage of BPV from the lymphatics into the vein. Conclusions The rat is still a feasible resource to train microsurgeons, and the MLVA model proposed is simple and reliable and could be very useful for microsurgeon training.

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Lymphatic‐venous anastomosis in a rat model: A novel exercise for microsurgical training

Leuzzi

Maruccia

Annoscia

et al. 2018

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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“…A validated chicken thigh model was used to simulate microvascular anastomosis . Standard commercial chicken thighs purchased in a grocery store were used.…”

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“…A validated chicken thigh model was used to simulate microvascular anastomosis. 19,20 Standard commercial chicken thighs purchased in a grocery store were used. The ischiatic artery was skeletonized and transected to create the simulation model.…”

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The robotic ENT microsurgery system: A novel robotic platform for microvascular surgery

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“…2 We report on a 10-year follow-up of a partially digested nose replantation after a dog-bite in an 11-year-old boy using supermicrosurgery technique. 3 …”

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Reconstruction of a Nose Bitten and Eaten by a Dog

Stupka¹,

Dvořák²,

Veselý³

et al. 2015

Annals of Plastic Surgery

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The nose is one of the most important aesthetic units of the face. After a traumatic amputation, replantation is undoubtedly the procedure of choice, although, technically, very challenging. We report the 10-year follow-up of a partially digested nose replantation after a dog-bite in an 11-year-old boy using supermicrosurgery technique. Our report confirms that the microsurgical replantation of the nose can lead to an acceptable aesthetic result, with the sufficient growth of the replanted part in the following years. Besides the patient did not report sensibility disorders. The nose replantation in our opinion is the best reconstructive option to achieve an optimal aesthetic and functional outcome.

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A novel supermicrosurgery training model: The chicken thigh

Cited by 58 publications

References 12 publications

Lymphatic‐venous anastomosis in a rat model: A novel exercise for microsurgical training

Lymphatic‐venous anastomosis in a rat model: A novel exercise for microsurgical training

The robotic ENT microsurgery system: A novel robotic platform for microvascular surgery

Reconstruction of a Nose Bitten and Eaten by a Dog

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