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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:47Surgical Preparation and Anatomy
- 04:00Minimal Surgery to make a Rabbit Ear Ischemic
- 06:54Wounding and Wound Care
- 07:35Postoperative Management
- 09:05Results
- 11:00Conclusion
We have developed a minimally invasive technique to create a rabbit ischemic ear wound model by dividing the central artery and nerve and the cranial neurovascular bundle. A subcutaneous tunnel then cuts all subcutaneous tissues. This procedure causes minimal skin disruption and can be safely used in diabetic animals.
Tags
Ischemic Wound ModelDiabetic Wound ResearchVasculopathyMinimally Invasive Surgical TechniqueSkin IncisionsVascular PediclesCentral Artery LigationNerve LigationCranial Bundle Cutting And LigationSubcutaneous TunnelNon-ischemic ControlPaired ComparisonsCool And Cyanotic EarReduced MovementLack Of PulseSkin Temperature DifferenceHigh-energy Phosphate Contents
