Contributions of the Thiel's Method in teaching and researching anatomy - 22/11/22

Méthode deThiel, application à l’enseignement et la recherche en anatomie

Doi : 10.1016/j.morpho.2021.11.001

Y.R. Djembi ^a,^b,^⁎ , M. Benkhadra ^b, R. Abiome ^a, L.M. Bayonne Manou ^a, P. Trouilloud ^b, D. Guillier ^b, N. Cheynel ^c
^a Anatomy Laboratory, Owendo University of Health Sciences, Owendo, Gabon
^b Anatomy Laboratory, University of Burgundy, Dijon, France
^c University Institute of Morphology, Laboratory of Anatomy, University of Burgundy Franche Comté, Dijon, France

^⁎Corresponding author.

Summary

Introduction

Knowledge of the human body is based on teaching and research. Anatomy remains an essential prerequisite for medical personnel to know the human body. The idea of Thiel's technique is to preserve the natural texture, volume, color and shape of the body. The objective of this study was to analyze a literature review of this technique from the perspective of anatomy teaching and biomechanical research.

Method

We have taken up the process of Thiel's method from the original publication, stating the known applications of this technique in teaching and research. We have integrated into our study the specific advantages of using bodies preserved by this method in intertropical countries with a warm climate: the example of Gabon.

Discussion

Biomechanical research and teaching of medical and surgical sciences are regularly performed on human cadavers. Anatomical dissection therefore represents one of the main activities of anatomy laboratories. We have limited our analysis to aspects of anatomy teaching, research, and clinical and surgical practice.

Conclusion

We have sought to popularize the Thiel body preservation technique. It offers many advantages. Teaching and research on human cadavers preserved by this method is an educational alternative. The simulation centre creates the conditions of a surgical block for the learners. We recommend this technique to anatomists and clinicians. This technique seems to be very interesting for structures with a limited number of bodies.

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Keywords : Anatomy, Thiel, Simulation, Teaching, Research