A low-cost, novel endoscopic repeated-access port for small animal research

Repeated endoscopic access to the abdominal cavity of animal models is useful for a variety of research applications. However, repeated surgical access may affect the welfare of the animal and compromise results. We present the design and benchtop manufacturing process for a self-sealing endoscopic...

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Main Authors: Shannon N. Ingram, Andrew B. Robbins, Stacy J. Gillenwater, Vince Gresham, James C. Sacchettini, Michael R. Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:MethodsX
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016120302697