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Microsurgery: Inguinal Dissection in Rat Model: 1

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Commercial support boards with retractor notches are available. The simple 5X8" board of 1/4" Plexiglas shown is easily constructed.       

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Microsurgery: Inguinal Dissection in Rat Model: 2

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350g male Sprague Dowley rats are an appropriate size model for learning microvascular technique. The rats are anesthetized with intraperitoneal pentabarbital, and anesthesia is maintained with repeated doses as needed. A dosing record is kept next to the animal.      

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Microsurgery: Inguinal Dissection in Rat Model: 3

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When working with the femoral vessels, only the hind limbs are secured with masking tape. The rat's pectoral girdle does not allow splaying out the forelimbs without compromising respiration.       

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