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Heparinized swine models for better surgical/endoscopic training
Author(s) -
Kubo Yuto,
Yamashita Kotaro,
Saito Takuro,
Tanaka Koji,
Makino Tomoki,
Takahashi Tsuyoshi,
Kurokawa Yukinori,
Yamasaki Makoto,
Eguchi Hidetoshi,
Doki Yuichiro,
Nakajima Kiyokazu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
den open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2692-4609
DOI - 10.1002/deo2.64
Subject(s) - medicine , heparin , bleed , activated clotting time , forceps , hemostasis , bolus (digestion) , anesthesia , bleeding time , animal model , biopsy , surgery , platelet , platelet aggregation
Animal experiments with large living animals are essential for the development of medical devices and the training of surgical procedures. Swine are frequently used in animal experiments due to their similar size and anatomy compared to humans. However, it is well known that swine has less local bleeding than humans. The aim of the study was to verify whether animal models with appropriate local bleeding capability could be established. Methods The activated clotting time (ACT) was measured for eight swine (piglet, 35 kg) under general anesthesia. The flexible endoscope was advanced orally, and the gastric mucosa was intentionally traumatized to bleed by biopsy forceps, and the time until spontaneous hemostasis was obtained (mucosal bleeding time). Then, heparin (50 U/kg) was administered intravenously. After 10 min, the ACT was remeasured, and the gastric mucosa was again damaged to bleed by biopsy forceps. The mucosal bleeding time was remeasured. The above measurements were repeated until the ACT exceeded 200 s. Results The median ACT values (seconds) were 83 (no heparin), 155 (50 U/kg heparin), and 204 (100 U/kg heparin), which were significantly increased. The median mucosal bleeding times (seconds) were 152 (no heparin), 283 (50 U/kg), and 423 (100 U/kg), which were significantly extended. Conclusion A bleeding animal model for surgical and endoscopic training was successfully established by bolus heparin administration.

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