Author/Authors :
Sezgin, Billur Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital - Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey , Bulam, Hakan Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey , Fındıkçıoğlu, Kemal Gazi Üniversitesi - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey , Ozmen, Selahattin Gazi Üniversitesi - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey , Celebi, Cemalettin Gazi Üniversitesi - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey
Abstract :
In experimental studies undertaken especially in the field of plastic surgery, the preparation of standard subcutaneous or intramuscular pouches in animal models are quite frequent. When performing an experimental study, standardization is one of the key factors that make a scientific study valuable and worthy (1-2). In our clinic, we use the button technique when preparing standardized subcutaneous pouches in animal studies. Our technique is presented.
