Preparation of a temporal bone exhibit

Natarajan, B.; Baxter, Andrew

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“…To our knowledge, this is a novel initiative. Previous references to a dissecting competition have been limited to passing comments in an article on the preparation of temporal bones by otolaryngology trainees for “exhibition or competition” (Natarajan and Baxter,1994) and mention of “a drawing and dissecting competition” in an Indian medical college in the 1960s (Joglekar,2000). This report describes our experience of running a dissecting competition on five successive occasions between 2006 and 2011.…”

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A dissecting competition for medical students

Samalia¹,

Stringer²

2011

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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After repeated requests from medical students for more cadaver dissection opportunities, a voluntary dissecting "competition" was initiated for the third year medical students in 2006. This has been held annually on five occasions since, offering up to 30 dissection stations and accommodating an average of 53 students (range 40-66) per year, representing about 20-25% of the total class. Material is standardized to distal upper or lower limb specimens, each of which is dissected by one or two students during a single weekend day. Participants are required to complete their dissection in about six hours and present an appropriately labeled display together with a 300 word abstract, emphasizing clinical relevance. Dissections are judged on presentation, accuracy of identification and labeling, and relevance to the clinical abstract, taking into account the technical difficulty of the particular dissection. Judging from successive annual uptake of places and informal feedback, this is not only a popular event allowing students to focus creatively on producing a clinically relevant dissection in a relaxed learning environment but also of educational value. An unexpected outcome has been the production of many specimens suitable as prosections for future classes. A dissecting competition may be a useful method of stimulating learning for medical students interested in undertaking further dissection but it requires appropriate staff commitment and a supply of suitable cadaver specimens.

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A dissecting competition for medical students

Samalia¹,

Stringer²

2011

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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“…Usually, temporal bone is mounted securely in a bone holder in the same position as in actual surgery. It is dissected using a dedicated magnifying system, such as a surgical microscope or an endoscopic equipment (rigid endoscope, light source, camera, and monitor): a micro motor drill, micro instruments, a suction machine, and a water connection, are needed (Farrior, 1979; Natarajan and Baxter, 1994; Naik et al., 2014). For these reasons, mounting of a temporal bone laboratory is expensive.…”

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New low-cost magnifying device for temporal bone laboratory

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Temporal bone dissection has important role in educating and training oto and skull base surgeons. Mounting of a temporal bone laboratory is expensive. A dedicated magnifying system, such as a surgical microscope or an endoscopic equipment, represents one of the most significant costs. The aim of this study is to test and demonstrate the utility of a commercial USB as a low-cost solution to equip the laboratory with a good magnifying system and illumination.

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“… 6 A temporal bone laboratory should have an operating microscope(a wall mounted model will suffice), a drill with burrs, instruments, a suction machine, a water connection, and facilities to store the bones. 21 The use of animal bones for initial training, where human cadavers are scarce, is a practical option, but not without limitations. Animal bones are not exact replicas of human bones.…”

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Cadaveric Temporal Bone Dissection: Is It Obsolete Today?

Naik

Bains

2013

Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.

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Introduction Traditionally, surgical training in otology, is imparted by dissecting harvested human cadaveric temporal bones. However, maintenance of a cadaveric temporal bone laboratory is expensive and carries risk of exposure to infection. In recent times, other modalities of training are gaining ground and are likely to eventually replace cadaveric temporal bone dissection altogether. Objectives Other alternative methods of training are emerging. New technology like simulation and virtual reality as high-fidelity, safer alternatives, are making rapid strides as teaching tools. Other options are the use of animal temporal bones as teaching tools. The advantages of these are compared. Data Synthesis None of these modalities can replicate the innumerable anatomical variations which are a characteristic feature of the human temporal bone. A novice surgeon not only needs exposure to surgical anatomy and it's variations but also needs to develop hand-eye coordination skills to gain expertise. Conclusion Deliberate practice on human cadaveric temporal bones only, will confer both mastery in anatomy and surgical technique. The human cadaveric temporal bone is ideal simulator for training in otology.

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Preparation of a temporal bone exhibit

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A dissecting competition for medical students

A dissecting competition for medical students

New low-cost magnifying device for temporal bone laboratory

Cadaveric Temporal Bone Dissection: Is It Obsolete Today?

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