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This progressive 3 stage appendices suite:
- Normal represents 32% of locations
- Post-ileal represents 1% of locations
- Retrocaecal represents 64% of locations
- Highly realistic model of appendix, caecum, and ileum stump presented anatomically
- The variations available in the range of appendices provide increased levels of difficulty
- Convincing fluid filled vessels, caecum contents, and tissues encouraging sensitive and skillful handling of tissue
- Vessel features a luer lock to facilitate further fluid supply
- Incorporates a luer lock to which the Mock Blood Giving Set may be attached to provide fluid flow for the appendicular artery.
- Series of three models representing the different locations in which the vermiform appendix is to be found, Normal anatomy, Retrocaecal, Post-ileal.
- Excision and division of peritoneum
- Identification and exposure of appendix
- Mobilisation and division of vessels
- Removal of appendix
- Inspection of stump of appendix
- Repair and closure of peptic ulcer