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A living chicken leg was used as a model in laboratory microvascular surgery training. After a description of the chicken leg anatomy and the surgical approach, many techniques of anastomosis (end-to-end, end-to-side, sleeve), pre- and postoperative microangiography and histological studies were performed on this model. It is suggested that the living chicken may be a good alternative in microsurgical training for beginners.
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Tugsel, E. Microvascular surgical practice on a new model: living chicken leg. Eur J Plast Surg 15, 21–22 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00193373
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00193373