Year: 2024
Type: preprint
Abstract: Purpose Describe the human tissue removal, preservation, storage, and transportation procedures during tissue procurement from patients undergoing C1-2 arthrodesis (surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bones). Responsibility The Human Tissue Procurement and Processing Core at the University of Washington and the University of Texas at Dallas are responsible for maintaining this protocol, ensuring it is updated and controlled, and ensuring that users receive proper training prior to its implementation. Definitions and Abbreviations DRG = dorsal root ganglia OR = operating room PPE = personal protective equipment UTD = The University of Texas at Dallas UW = University of Washington Tissue Recovery Sites Local hospitals Tissue Recovery Team UW Surgical Staff UW Research Coordinator UW Scrub Nurse
Authors: Christoph P Hofstetter, Nguyen Tran, Cathryn Payne
Institution: University of Washington
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4406989955