Basic Microsurgery Training Using the Laboratory Rat (Rattus norvegicus)

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Abstract:

Objectives The purpose of this course is to familiarize PGY-3 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents with basic principles of microvascular surgery. At the conclusion of the course, the participant will be better suited to assistperform basic techniques required in nerve and vessel reanastamosis. Methods Over a 4 day period, the participant will learn via both didactic and hands-on experience. Using a rat model, the participant will learn to utilize basic microsurgical techniques and become familiar with the instrumentation. Results Hands on skill set will develop to further assist the resident in actual human patient procedures. Conclusion The OMS microvascular course is an essential part of the contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery resident training. The course will provide the basic skills needed to perform and assist in human surgeries.

Author(s):
Diepenbrock, Ryan
Author Organization(s):
DAVID GRANT USAF MEDICAL CENTER TRAVIS AFB CA TRAVIS AFB
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,20 Mar 2014,23 Mar 2017
Pagination:
0004

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Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FDG20140018A
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
training, rats, SURGERY, military medicine, instrumentation, education
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
Microsurgery Training, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, microvascular surgery, nerve and vessel reanastamosis
Report Date:
2017 Mar 23
Creation Date:
2017 Oct 11