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Area of Science:

  • Anatomical Sciences
  • Medical Education Technology
  • Preservation Techniques

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  • Polyester resin plastination is a key technique for anatomical preservation.
  • It is particularly valuable in neuroanatomy education and radiological correlation.
  • This review covers polyester-based sheet plastination methods (P35, P40, P45).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize principles, technical evolution, and variations of polyester-based sheet plastination.
  • To review applications and limitations of P35, P40, and P45 methods.
  • To assess the methodological quality of plastination studies using the AQUA tool.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of key documents on polyester sheet plastination techniques.
  • Tracing the evolution from P35 to P40 and P45 methods.
  • Assessment of methodological quality using the AQUA tool (Objectives, Study Design, Methodology, Descriptive Anatomy, Results Reporting).

Main Results:

  • Polyester plastination enhances anatomical understanding and CT/MRI correlation in medical/veterinary education and research.
  • AQUA analysis indicated low bias in Objectives and Descriptive Anatomy, but higher risk in Study Design, Methodology, and Results Reporting.
  • Methodological rigor improved in publications after 2010, suggesting growing standardization.

Conclusions:

  • Polyester sheet plastination is versatile but demands specialized infrastructure, personnel, and environmental control.
  • Future directions include protocol standardization, international dissemination, and digital technology integration.
  • Progress relies on collaboration, training, and open access to resources.