PLASTINATION AS A PRESERVATION TECHNIQUE OF ANATOMIC MATERIAL
Abstract
Plastination is a new technique of preservation based on the impregnation of the tissues with silicone rubber or epoxy resin. This technique has the following steps: preparation, fixation, dehydration, forced impregnation, gas curing and storage. The total time required is approximately four months. The finished plastinated material is dry to the touch, odorless and non toxic, yet it maintains its original shape and the srinkage is minimum. In addition, it resists deterioration produced by manipulation and can be stored at room temperature indefinitely. These characteristics make plastinated specimens superior to those preserved in formalin and overcome some of the inconveniences of the latter. For these reasons, plastination is highly recommended for the preservation of specimens for teaching Anatomy and other Biomedical Sciences.Downloads
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