Objective: The goal of this research was to evaluate the fidelity of fresh frozen porcine small intestine for simulation of enterotomy repair. Baseline knowledge of enterotomy repair was also assessed. Materials and Methods: Six resident pairs performed enterotomy repair on a segment of thawed porcine small intestine. Pre- and postlaboratory questionnaires were administered to the residents. Then, third- and fourth-year residents, fellows, and faculty were asked to evaluate the fidelity of the model for enterotomy repair. Results: The fidelity of the model's anatomy, tissue handling, and overall utility for simulation of enterotomy repair all received mixed ratings. Cited limitations included thin bowel wall, the lack of well-defined layers, lack of adhesiolysis, and limited applicability to laparoscopic repair. Conclusions: The fidelity of thawed porcine small intestine may not be adequate for simulation of enterotomy repair. (J GYNECOL SURG 30:65)
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