Erratum: Training of upper respiratory endoscopy in the horse using preserved head and neck.

The study looks into a new preservation method known as the Elnady Technique for training horse upper respiratory endoscopy. The Elnady Technique, like the conventional plastination, involves tissue fixation, dehydration, and curing, but uses a non-silicone viscous polymer for impregnation and a different curing process, all at room temperature.

Detailed Explanation of the Research Paper

The research focuses on training for performing upper respiratory endoscopy in horses, using a specific preservation technique for the horse’s head and neck. This practice aims at improving the skills of veterinarians by allowing them to work on a real-world-like model.

• Conventional Plastination
• Using the conventional method, plastination involves several steps. First, formalin is used to fix the tissues, this means it helps to preserve the tissues in their existing state and prevent decay.
• The next step involves using acetone or alcohol to dehydrate the tissue. Dehydration is crucial as it removes all the water content which helps in further preserving the tissue.
• After dehydration, various types of silicone polymer are used for impregnation. This process helps in making the tissues firm and hence easy to store and handle.
• The last step is curing, which depends on the type of polymer used. Curing could be done using gas, light, or heat.
• The Elnady Technique
• Just like standard plastination, the Elnady technique involves fixation and dehydration. However, it employs a newer, non-silicone viscous polymer for impregnation.
• The curing process involved in the Elnady Technique also differs from that of conventional plastination. Though the details of this curing process are not provided, it is unique and likely contributes to the benefits of this technique.
• A major advantage of the Elnady Technique is that all the processes run at room temperature, unlike conventional plastination that might require different temperatures at different steps.

The abstract does not provide further details such as the benefits of this technique over the conventional method or the effectiveness of training using this method. These details might be found in the full text of the research article.