Basic Microsurgery Training Using the Laboratory Rat (Rattus norvegicus)

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 assist/perform 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2017
Accession Number
AD1032852

Entities

People

  • Ryan Diepenbrock

Organizations

  • David Grant USAF Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Attachment
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Instrumentation
  • Maxilla
  • Microsurgery
  • Research Facilities
  • Surgery
  • Survival
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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