Correspondence Quantitative measure of small vessel anastomotic contour using corrosion resin cast models
Laser-assisted laparoscopic excision of liver cyst Sir
Sir
I read with interest the article by Messrs John, Hornick, Rees and Edmondson ( B r JSurg 1991; 78: 1384-5). The necessity for technical precision in vascular anastomosis is of vital importance and the principal of anastomotic casts as an aid to surgical training is obviously desirable. There are, however, some aspects of the described methodology that might limit its usefulness. I have attempted similar studies using epoxy resins, which I found very difficult to handle. Fortunately I discovered a cheap, ‘user-friendly’ alternative. Dow Corning make a white bath and kitchen seal (silicone rubber) ideal for the purpose. It is sold in syringe-like containers, cures relatively quickly, gives off no heat and is not compromised by moisture. It is possible to pressurize the cast using a small volume (
Laser-assisted laparoscopic excision of liver cyst Sir
Sir
I read with interest the article by Messrs John, Hornick, Rees and Edmondson ( B r JSurg 1991; 78: 1384-5). The necessity for technical precision in vascular anastomosis is of vital importance and the principal of anastomotic casts as an aid to surgical training is obviously desirable. There are, however, some aspects of the described methodology that might limit its usefulness. I have attempted similar studies using epoxy resins, which I found very difficult to handle. Fortunately I discovered a cheap, ‘user-friendly’ alternative. Dow Corning make a white bath and kitchen seal (silicone rubber) ideal for the purpose. It is sold in syringe-like containers, cures relatively quickly, gives off no heat and is not compromised by moisture. It is possible to pressurize the cast using a small volume (
