Evaluation of the Surgical Technique teaching method using cadavers chemically preserved

Author(s)

Rosane Maria Guimarães da Silva

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Paulo. , gráficos, ilustrações, tabelas.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia (FMVZ/SBD)
• Defense date: 2003-12-09

Examining board members

Julia Maria Matera; Jussara Rocha Ferreira; Nivea Lopes de Souza

• Advisor: Julia Maria Matera
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Veterinary Medicine
• Indexed in: Banco de Dados Bibliográficos da USP-DEDALUS; Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações - USP
• Location: Universidade de São Paulo. Biblioteca da Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia; FMVZ/T.1309

Abstract

Training with cadavers in surgical techniques and orthopedics is being done at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics of the University of São Paulo, as an alternative to the use of live animals in classes. In this work we evaluate the possibility of surgical training with cadavers chemically preserved with modified Solution of Larssen and cryopreservation techniques. Preservation is necessary so that the cadavers maintain characteristics as close as possible to those found in the live animal, such as color, tissue consistency and texture, and joint flexibility, and so that they can be used several times, thereby reducing the number of animals necessary for classes. The characteristics of the cadavers were observed during practice classes, and the teaching method was evaluated through a questionnaire completed by the students. From the responses to this questionnaire it was possible to conclude that the teaching method described here is being well accepted by the students and that the use of cadavers chemically preserved with modified Solution of Larssen allows intense and adequate training in the surgical techniques performed during the course. The method of preservation with modified Solution of Larssen and cryopreservation techniques kept the organoleptic characteristics of the cadavers similar to those found in live animal. (AU)