Plastination technology for anatomical studies in Nigeria: Opinion of teachers at medical institutions

Dr. Gunther von Hagens developed plastination as a technique of tissue preservation in 1977. He used a delicate method of forced impregnation with curable polymers like silicone, epoxy or polyester resins for preservation of anatomical specimens. With plastination, every part of a biological tissue...

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Main Authors: Onyemaechi O. Azu, Aniekan I. Peter, Aquaisua N. Aquaisua, Gabriel J. Ekandem
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2013-04-01
Series:Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Online Access:https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/664