An
up-to-date didactic manual describing
experimental microsurgical techniques in great detail.
The manual includes general information about the
rat, i.e. anatomy, anesthesia and sterility and a wide range of general
techniques, as there are:
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Handling of the animal |
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Injections and other administering |
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Preparation
of cannulae and other special aids |
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Suture
techniques |
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Anastomosis |
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Blood
sampling |
The
sections on experimental techniques are covered in the greatest
depth.
All essential steps that are taken during the
operations are shown
in meticulously accurate drawings thus making the manual an accurate
instrument in teaching and studying microsurgery and microsurgical
techniques.
Experimental techniques described are:
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Permanent cannulation of the jugular vein |
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Portacaval
anastomosis |
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Permanent double bile
fistula |
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Permanent cannulation
of the portal vein |
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Permanent cannulation
of the renal vein |
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Permanent cannulation
of the iliolumbar artery |
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Permanent cannulation
of the thoracic duct |
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Perfusion of the
Isolated gut in vivo |
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Intra-uterine
operations |