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KMID : 0603120090180020075
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Journal of the Korean Microsurgical Society
2009 Volume.18 No. 2 p.75 ~ p.78
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Use of Stereoscopic Microscope for Practice of Microsurgical Skill
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Song Jeong-Hoon
Jeong Eui-Cheol
Kwon Sung-Tack
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Abstract
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Purpose: Microsurgery is an essential technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery. However, microsurgical suturing and handling of the instrument are difficult for beginners, and who requires a steep learning curve. Therefore, methods for improving the technical skill are needed. The authors describe the value of a small stereoscopic microscope as a training tool.
Materials and Methods: A small stereoscopic microscope was used to help improve the microsurgical skill. Monofilament 10-0 Nylon and a surgical rubber globe were used as a suture material and education material, respectively
Result: Stereoscopic view of the operation field was obtained and basic microsurgical suture was possible.
Conclusion: The stereoscopic microscope is an effective training tool for beginners of microsurgery with benefits in cost and usefulness in small place.
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KEYWORD
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Stereoscopic microscope, Training, Skill
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