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Preparation of an anatomical donor using the Sikon Soft‐Cure method
Author(s) -
Sikon Richard R.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.14.2
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , flexibility (engineering) , process (computing) , soft tissue , embalming , medicine , computer science , biomedical engineering , surgery , anatomy , mathematics , statistics , operating system
The options for preparing the Anatomical Donor can vary from program to program. Traditionally this involves the use of formalin or phenol based solutions. These solutions, while very effective can alter the presentation of the tissues and limit the scope of use. These uses include not only anatomical applications but also surgical and research. Preparation of donors using the Sikon Soft‐Cure Embalming method does not significantly alter the tissues but rather leaves them in a normal‐like state with regards to appearance, flexibility and function. This process is entirely dependent upon the composition of the solution and a thorough understanding of the changes that occur during the process. The presentation of the donor following the process of diffusion and perfusion may often be confused with the normal decomposition process. A thorough understanding of preservation processes and the effects of chemical changes within the tissues are key to the success of embalming donors prepared with the Sikon Soft Cure Method.