The Use of Live Pigs in the Surgical Training of Dermatology Residents

. Refining of surgical skills requires instruction, manual repetition, and observation of results. This study demonstrates that while many dermatology residents use pig's feet or synthetic models of skin for practice, few use live animals. We describe the benefits and mechanics of utilizing ane...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology 1989-07, Vol.15 (7), p.734-736
Hauptverfasser:	ANDERS, KENYA H., GOLDSTEIN, BETH G., LESHER, JACK L., SHIMP, ROBERT G., CHALKER, DAN K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Cadaver Curriculum Dermatology - education General Surgery - education Humans Internship and Residency Medical sciences Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Swine Teaching - methods Teaching Materials Teaching. Deontology. Ethics. Legislation
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Zusammenfassung:	. Refining of surgical skills requires instruction, manual repetition, and observation of results. This study demonstrates that while many dermatology residents use pig's feet or synthetic models of skin for practice, few use live animals. We describe the benefits and mechanics of utilizing anesthetized pigs for cutaneous surgical training.
ISSN:	0148-0812 1524-4725 2374-846X
DOI:	10.1111/j.1524-4725.1989.tb03621.x