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Rat surgery board.

C L Boydell1, W R Rank, W M Swartz

  • 1Department of Surgery, Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, LA 70112.

Microsurgery
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Researchers developed an affordable and versatile surgical rat board using Plexiglas and suction cups. This DIY approach offers a cost-effective alternative for microsurgery laboratories needing specialized animal handling equipment.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Laboratory Animal Science

Background:

  • Microsurgery laboratories require specialized surgical boards for animal procedures.
  • Commercially available surgical boards can be prohibitively expensive for some research settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and fabricate a cost-effective and versatile surgical rat board for microsurgical applications.
  • To provide an alternative to expensive commercial options for laboratory animal handling.

Main Methods:

  • A surgical board was constructed from a 14 x 10 inch sheet of Plexiglas.
  • Suction cups equipped with metal hooks were utilized to secure the surgical rat onto the board.

Main Results:

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  • The fabricated surgical board proved to be significantly less expensive than market alternatives.
  • The board demonstrated high versatility in accommodating surgical needs.

    • Conclusions:

    • A do-it-yourself surgical rat board is a feasible and economical solution for microsurgery laboratories.
    • This approach enhances accessibility to essential surgical equipment for research.