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Plastination offers a means of keeping anatomical specimens without the usual problems associated with wet specimens ie desiccation, mould and specific storage requirements. Plastinated specimens are clean and odourless, require minimal aftercare and can be stored on shelves or in display cases. These specimens are more durable and robust than wet specimens showing similar features. The techniques described in this paper for plastination are cost effective, and produce good quality, robust specimens using low cost equipment which is readily available in most Anatomy departments. The procedures described are easy to follow used in conjunction with von Hagens [4] plastination technical notes.
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La plastination permet de conserver des spécimens anatomiques tout en évitant les problèmes habituels : humidité, déshydratation et décomposition, stockage particulier. Les spécimens plastinés sont propres et sans odeur, nécessitent peu d'entretien et peuvent être rangés sur des rayonnages ou des casiers. Ces pièces sont plus durables et robustes que les spécimens humides comparables. Les techniques de plastination décrites dans cet article sont économiques et permettent de produire des pièces de bonne qualité et robustes en utilisant des équipements peu onéreux souvent déjà à disposition dans la plupart des laboratoires d'Anatomie. Les procédures décrites ici sont faciles a mettre en oeuvre, complétant les notes techniques de von Hagens (1985) [4].
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O'Sullivan, E., Mitchell, B.S. Plastination for gross anatomy teaching using low cost equipment. Surg Radiol Anat 17, 277–281 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01795063
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