Thiel cadaver eye as a training model for sub-Tenon's blocks: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regional anaesthesia education, especially for ocular procedures, necessitates reliable surgical training models. While cadaveric models offer anatomical fidelity, conventional embalming methods may compromise tissue integrity. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of Thiel cadavers for training in sub-Tenon's blocks by evaluating ocular tissues and measuring insertion forces.

Methods

Experimental design, using twenty eyes from ten Thiel cadaver heads. These cadavers were specifically prepared to test the administration of sub-Tenon's blocks. The research was conducted in a controlled laboratory setting appropriate for handling cadaveric materials and conducting precise measurements. Each cadaver eye underwent an initial ultrasound examination, and its axial length

SUBMITTER: Lersch F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11370276 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature