Description of peripheral vessels dimention of some non-living chicken parts at the Department of Experimental Medicine, 108 Military Central Hospital

  • Vũ Mạnh Hùng Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108

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Experimental microvascular anastomosis training model, chicken, blood vessels

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Objective: To describe some anatomical characteristics of peripheral blood vessels of fresh chickens for application as experimental microvascualr surgery training models. Subject and method: A cross-sectional descriptive study, parts of fresh, refrigerated chickens included: Chicken necks, chicken wings, chicken thighs, chicken feet, each part consisted of 31 pieces. Chicken vessels were assessed for their external diameter (ED) and length include: Carotid artery, jugular vein, brachial artery, basilic vein, radial artery, ulnar artery, ischiatic artery, ischiatic vein, tibial artery, tibial vein, dorsal metatarsal artery, dorsal metatarsal vein. Result: A total of 434 vessels with 12 types of vessels of 31 chicken necks, 31 chicken wings, 31 chicken thighs and 31 fresh chicken feet were evaluated. The average ED of the ischiatic vein is the largest (2.52 ± 0.29mm), the smallest is the radial artery (0.74 ± 0.25mm). The average length of the right carotid artery was the longest (137.03 ± 20.08mm), the shortest was the basilic vein (46.55 ± 7.57mm). Conclusion: In chicken model, there are many types of vessels with different size spectra in terms of ED and length. It is possible to apply the model for experimental training in microvascular anastomosis and supermicrosurgery, suitable for both novice and experienced trainees. This model is easy to find, low cost, trainees can set up the model at any place and time to practice microvascular surgery skills.

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