Creation of Consistent Burn Wounds: A Rat Model

Background Burn infliction techniques are poorly described in rat models. An accurate study can only be achieved with wounds that are uniform in size and depth. We describe a simple reproducible method for creating consistent burn wounds in rats. Methods Ten male Sprague-Dawley rats were anesthetize...

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Main Authors: Elijah Zhengyang Cai, Chuan Han Ang, Ashvin Raju, Kong Bing Tan, Eileen Chor Hoong Hing, Yihua Loo, Yong Chiat Wong, Hanjing Lee, Jane Lim, Shabbir M Moochhala, Charlotte AE Hauser, Thiam Chye Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2014-07-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-41-317.pdf