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Istanbul University
Novel rat model of microarterial traction developed
August 16th, 2005
A novel rat model of microarterial traction has been developed and successfully used. "The higher rate of anastomotic failure in avulsion injuries has been attributed mostly to the uncertainty in determining the uninjured vessel segment suitable for anastomosis and resection past a proximal branch that has been proposed to achieve good arterial flow," vascular surgeons in Turkey explained. In a recent study, a novel "graded, longitudinal, microarterial traction model" was used by M. Topalan and coauthors to "examine the histopathologic aspects of the extent of vascular injury and its association with the proximal side branch." ...
Source: Managed Care Business Week (2005-08-16)
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