Animal model for training in sentinel lymph node biopsy of the stomach through combined methods.

Purpose: Create and validate a proposed animal model for training in sentinel lymph node biopsy of the stomach.

Methods: In thirty-two rabbits, through a laparotomy, they received a subserosal injection of 0.1 ml of phytate labeled with technetium-99m (0.

Perioperative care in an animal model for training in abdominal surgery: is it necessary a preoperative fasting?

Purpose: Demonstrate that the rabbit may be used in the training of surgery, in addition to present its perioperative care.

Methods: Thirty two animals, with age and weight, respectively, from 3 to 5.5 months old and 3000 to 4200 grams, were undergone different periods of pre-operative fasting, exclusive intramuscular anesthesia (ketamine+xylazine), laparotomy with total gastrectomy and total splenectomy.