The arachidonic acid metabolites, or eicosanoids, are a large series of lipid-derived mediators capable of producing a multitude of physiologic effects in the local environment. They play important roles in a variety of signaling pathways in endocrinology, immunology, and oncology. A significant bod
Microsurgery: A technical discussion for head and neck surgeons
β Scribed by Lee, Sun ;Orloff, Marshall J.
- Book ID
- 102849998
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 1979
- Weight
- 928 KB
- Volume
- 1
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0148-6403
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
Despite mechanical and technical advances that have been made in fields allied with microsurgery, Carrell and Guthrie's basic concept of smallβbloodβvessel anastomosis has not changed significantly. However, with refined, finer sutures and needles as well as improved jewelers' and ophthalmic surgical instruments, individuals can now readily practice under high magnification. With repeated practice using rats, the operator can successfully manage finer structures, such as blood vessels less than 1 mm in diameter. Head and neck surgeons have an advantage in this area because of their extensive experience and skill in manipulating operating microscopes.
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