ArticleRevista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes2023
Low cost and easy acquisition: corn grain in microsurgery training.
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Abstract
objectivesdevelop an easily accessible model for training the initial motor practice in microsurgery using corn kernels.
methodsten corn kernels (Zea mays) were used. A 7mm longitudinal cut was made on one side of the corn grain. The training consisted of performing 4 simple knots between the edges of the incision, using 10-0 mononylon thread. The parameters analyzed were 1) cost of the model; 2) assembly time of the model test system; 3) time for performing the knots; 4) distance between the knots.
resultsin all corn kernels tested, it was possible to perform the proposed microsurgical suture training, without any difficulty in the procedure. The average time to perform the 4 knots was 6.51±1.18 minutes. The total cost of the simulator model was R$3.59. The average distance between the knots was 1.7±0.3mm. The model developed from corn grains has an extremely low cost when compared to the use of animals or high-tech simulators. Other advantages are the easy availability of canned corn kernels and the possibility of making more than four knots along the 7mm incision.
conclusionthe training model developed has low cost, is easy to acquire and viable for training basic manual skills in microsurgery.
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