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      A new model for thoracic radiology teaching and research in cadavers of embalmed dogs Translated title: Um novo modelo visando ao ensino e pesquisa da radiologia torácica em cadáveres de cães quimicamente preparados

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          ABSTRACT: Nowadays, alternative methods that do not use formaldehyde to preserve cadavers must be used due to this substance’s toxicity. Synthetic models are a training option for teaching, but cost makes their use unviable in most underdeveloped countries. The present study’s main objective was to develop a model for education and researching thorax radiology in cadavers of chemically prepared dogs. Megaesophagus, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and bronchography, as well as pulmonary insufflation, were simulated in 32 dogs cadavers, which received 150 mL/kg of pure ethyl alcohol solution with 5% glycerin followed by injection of 120 mL/kg of a solution containing 20% sodium chloride, 1% sodium nitrite and 1% sodium nitrate; they were kept refrigerated between 2 to 6 °C, for 30, 60, 90 or 120 days (G30, G60, G90, G120). There was no contamination, putrid odor, or subcutaneous emphysema. The pulmonary insufflation was kept, and the color and the consistency were similar to a fresh corpse after 120 days of conservation. It was possible to perform radiographic procedures, and almost all affections could be greatly mimicked. Megaesophagus and bronchography were easily simulated. Pneumothorax was the most challenging condition to be reproduced, especially in cadavers with some liquid in the thorax. The alcoholic and curing salt solutions are an embalming alternative with low financial and environmental costs and proved to preserve corpses.

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          RESUMO: Nos dias atuais, métodos alternativos e que não utilizem o formaldeído para conservação de cadáveres devem ser empregados, devido à toxicidade desse agente. Modelos sintéticos são opção de treinamento para o ensino, mas geralmente o preço inviabiliza seu uso na maioria dos países subdesenvolvidos. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi desenvolver um modelo visando ao ensino e pesquisa da radiologia torácica em cadáveres de cães quimicamente preparados. Foram simulados megaesôfago, efusão pleural, pneumotórax e broncografia, além de insuflação pulmonar, em 32 cadáveres de cães, que receberam 150 mL/kg de solução de álcool etílico puro com 5% de glicerina seguido de injeção de 120 mL/kg de solução contendo 20% de cloreto de sódio, 1% de nitrito de sódio e 1% de nitrato de sódio, mantidos sob refrigeração entre 2 e 6 graus, por 30, 60, 90 ou 120 dias (G30, G60, G90, G120). Não houve contaminação, odor pútrido ou enfisema subcutâneo. A insuflação pulmonar foi mantida, e a cor e a consistência foram semelhantes a um cadáver fresco após 120 dias de conservação. Em todos os grupos foi possível realizar os procedimentos radiográficos e quase todas afecções puderam ser grandemente mimetizadas. O megaesôfago e a broncografia foram facilmente simuladas. O pneumotórax foi a afecção mais difícil de ser simulada principalmente nos cadáveres com um pouco de líquido na cavidade torácica. A solução alcoólica e de sal de cura são uma alternativa de embalsamamento com baixo custo financeiro e ambiental e comprovadamente conservam cadáveres.

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          History and future of human cadaver preservation for surgical training: from formalin to saturated salt solution method.

          Traditionally, surgical training meant on-the-job training with live patients in an operating room. However, due to advancing surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery, and increasing safety demands during procedures, human cadavers have been used for surgical training. When considering the use of human cadavers for surgical training, one of the most important factors is their preservation. In this review, we summarize four preservation methods: fresh-frozen cadaver, formalin, Thiel's, and saturated salt solution methods. Fresh-frozen cadaver is currently the model that is closest to reality, but it also presents myriad problems, including the requirement of freezers for storage, limited work time because of rapid putrefaction, and risk of infection. Formalin is still used ubiquitously due to its low cost and wide availability, but it is not ideal because formaldehyde has an adverse health effect and formalin-embalmed cadavers do not exhibit many of the qualities of living organs. Thiel's method results in soft and flexible cadavers with almost natural colors, and Thiel-embalmed cadavers have been appraised widely in various medical disciplines. However, Thiel's method is relatively expensive and technically complicated. In addition, Thiel-embalmed cadavers have a limited dissection time. The saturated salt solution method is simple, carries a low risk of infection, and is relatively low cost. Although more research is needed, this method seems to be sufficiently useful for surgical training and has noteworthy features that expand the capability of clinical training. The saturated salt solution method will contribute to a wider use of cadavers for surgical training.
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            Anatomy is the cornerstone of education for healthcare professionals with the use of human material providing an excellent teaching tool in the modern curricula. The ability and quality of preservation of human remains has enabled such use. The introduction of formaldehyde as a preservative in 1893 was an important step in the history of preservation. With the European Union directive on the use of formaldehyde and its expected banning, anatomists are trying to find a more convenient and safe substitute. In this review, we compare the different techniques used based on the need for embalming, fixative used, period of preservation and the features of the embalmed specimen. The fact that embalming is used in different disciplines, multiple purposes and described in different languages has led to the development of ambiguous interchangeable terminology. Overall, there is a lack of information specifically classifying, listing and comparing different embalming techniques, and this may be due to the fact that no internationally recognized experimental standards are adhered to in this field. Anatomists strive to find an embalming technique that allows the preserved specimen to accurately resemble the living tissue, preserve the body for a long period of time and reduces health risk concerns related to working with cadavers. There is a need for embalming to shift to an independent modern day science with well-founded research at the heart of it. While this may take time and agreement across nations, we feel that this review adds to the literature to provide a variety of different methods that can be employed for human tissue preservation depending on the desired outcome.
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              Thiel-fixation preserves the non-linear load-deformation characteristic of spinal motion segments, but increases their flexibility.

              Human cadaveric specimens are recommended as the best option for in-vitro tests. However, fresh human spine specimens are often difficult to obtain. Further problems are the potential risk of infection and they can only be used over a limited test period. Therefore, the use of embalmed specimens is often discussed. The most common method is formalin fixation. However, this type of embalming can result in failure, because the biomechanical properties of the tissue is partially influenced. In recent years the development of the new method, the fixation according to Thiel, could provide an alternative to fresh or formalin-fixed specimens. The aim of the present study is to compare the biomechanical properties between fresh and Thiel-fixed spine specimens, and to compare the data to previous data of a test with formalin fixation. For the study, six L1-L2 spinal segments from 16-week-old calves were biomechanically tested. The parameters, range of motion and neutral zone, were determined in flexion/extension, right/left lateral bending and left/right axial rotation. The results showed that the specimens kept their non-linear load-deformation-characteristic after Thiel fixation. The range of motion of Thiel-fixed specimens increased relative to the unembalmed state by approximately 22% in flexion-extension, 23% in lateral bending (p<0.05) and 45% in axial rotation (p<0.05). In conclusion, the results still suggest a preference for fresh cadaveric spine specimens for quantitative biomechanical in-vitro testing, because they provide the best physiological conditions. However, for preliminary tests, which may only be used for orientation, embalmed specimens using the Thiel fixation method might serve as an alternative. Compared to formalin-fixated specimens which become approximately 5 times stiffer and completely lose their non-linear load-deformation-characteristic, as found in a previous study; the Thiel fixation maintains the non-linear load-deformation-characteristic but increases the range of motion. Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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                Ciência Rural
                Cienc. Rural
                Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (Santa Maria, RS, Brazil )
                0103-8478
                1678-4596
                2024
                : 54
                : 2
                : e20220456
                Affiliations
                [2] São Paulo SP orgnameMédico Veterinário Especialista em Cirurgia Veterinária Brasil
                [3] Jataí GO orgnameUniversidade Federal de Jataí (UFJ) orgdiv1Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária orgdiv2Departamento de Cirurgia Veterinária Brasil
                [1] Jaboticabal orgnameUniversidade Estadual Paulista orgdiv1Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias orgdiv2Departamento Morfologia e Fisiologia Animal Brazil
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                S0103-84782024000200602 S0103-8478(24)05400200602
                10.1590/0103-8478cr20220456
                5082fca8-f882-42d1-a167-5038ad3f570b

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                : 12 August 2022
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                radiography,radiografia,soluções conservantes,treinamento,anatomia,training,preservative solutions,anatomy

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