Journal Name:
- Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research
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Abstract (2. Language):
Introduction: Dissection of cadavers is an integral part of medical education. Modern imaging techniques may have lead to
better understanding of disease processes but knowledge of the normal structure of human body is acquired best by
dissection. Hence a steady supply of cadavers is essential to meet that requirement. Moreover it also helps aspiring surgeons
to practice new techniques and hone their skills.
Methodology: Profile of 225 voluntarily donated cadavers were studied through a ten year period at our institute. Age, sex
and fate of those cadavers were noted and relevant numerical data were derived.
Results: More male cadavers were donated than females. However both youngest and oldest cadavers were females. The
average age of cadavers was 68.57 years. An increase in donation was observed from 2004 through 2010. Increase in
cadavers leads to greater availability of dissection.
Conclusion: Present trend of voluntary body donation is mostly sufficient for dissection as well as for supply to other
medical institutions. Supply of bones and viscerae are in shortfall. There is a scarcity of female and young cadavers which
need to be overcome. Efforts must be sustained to motivate more people to bequeth their bodies to meet future demands by
new medical institutions for dissection and advancement of medical science.
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