Proceeding ENDOGENT: centre for anatomy and invasive techniques (original) (raw)

Endogent: Centre for Anatomy and Invasive Techniques

Anatomy (International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy), 2008

The invention of new endoscopical techniques for surgery and interventional radiology demand improved training at post- graduate level. The Endogent Centre for Anatomy and Invasive Techniques support these requirements by establishing hands-on practical training courses by using new procedures for cadaver embalming. Cadavers fixed by conventional pro- cedures using formalin for conservation, are of limited use for practical surgical courses

Perception of Surgical Faculty on the Utility of Modified Thiel Embalmed Cadavers

International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2017

Introduction: Surgical skills training on low and high fidelity simulators have been in practice for over a decade, but due to the high cost of virtual reality simulators it is beyond the reach of institutions and trainees. Among the simulators, high fidelity simulators such as a suitably prepared human anatomical specimen would give a real feel as if doing the procedure in the living. Hence, having soft, supple cadaver with organoleptic properties is an ideal situation for training by simulation and research. To facilitate the surgical skill training and research, chemical embalming was adopted with modifications of the Thiel method, for cadaver preservation. Aim: The aim of this study was to study the perception of the surgical faculty's experience on the utility of modified Thiel embalmed cadavers for surgical procedures. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a feedback was taken from practicing surgeons of broad and sub specialties such as general surgery, or...

A Comparative Study of Thiel Soft-embalmed and Formalin Preserved Cadavers for Anatomy Dissection

Acta Medica Philippina, 2019

Background and Objective. Cadavers are the main teaching and learning tools utilized by faculty and students of Gross Anatomy. The conventional procedure of using formalin to preserve cadavers has its limited benefit due to its obnoxious odor, darkened color, indistinguishable small structures, rigid joints, with friable organs and tissues. Using the Thiel Method, cadavers are known to have: life-like presentation, a high degree of suppleness, natural mobilization of various body parts with tolerable odor, natural color, and antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy. The aim of this study was to compare the Thiel soft-embalmed cadaver and the formalin-preserved cadaver for use in Gross Anatomy dissection. Materials and Method. Six formalin-preserved cadavers were compared with six Thiel soft-embalmed ones and were evaluated by 160 first year medical students and 10 faculty members of Gross Anatomy from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine using a visual analogue scale t...

Human preservation techniques in anatomy: A 21st century medical education perspective

Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.), 2015

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 b...

Cadaveric embalming using a modified Thiel method as an alternative to the formalin method

2020

Formalin embalming method is cheaper and commonly used. Thiel method is said to be complex, expensive, not commonly used but offers better cadavers for student teaching. The study aimed at exploring the effects of two embalming methods; modified Thiel and formalin methods on cadavers in terms of muscle softness, joint flexibility, tissue colour, formalin smell and the ease with which structures can be identified. This was an experimental study design done over the period of three months where four adult male cadavers were embalmed (two under each method) and the outcome was compared. Using gravity about Ten Litres of arterial and five Litres venous Thiel fluids was slowly infused into each Thiel cadaver through the carotid artery and femoral vein respectively and cadavers remained overnight. Thiel cadavers were submerged in the tank containing about 300L of Thiel fluid, covered with a blanket and left for eight weeks. Each formalin cadaver was infused with about 15Litres of 10% form...

Thiel's embalming method: review of the literature and our institute's experience

Acta Medico-Biotechnica

Purpose: We aimed to present one of the best researched methods of cadaver preservation, Thiel's method, and share our own 9–year experience in comparison with that of the literature. Methods: Thiel's embalming method uses intravascular injection of a solution combined of several chemicals, such as water–based mixtures of monopropylene glycol, ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium sulfite, boric acid, chlorocresol, formaldehyde, ethanol, and morpholine. Initial perfusion via the carotid and femoral arteries is followed by immersion in a cadaver storage basin in embalming solution for at least 4–6 months. After this, cadavers are stored in plastic bags in refrigerators and are used for months to years. Results: Since 2008, we have successfully embalmed 16 cadavers using Thiel's method. Due to the beneficial characteristics of this method, Thiel's embalmed cadavers have become an important part of our education and research. Despite initial technical difficulties...