RESUMO
The donation of bone and tendon tissues is an important source of biological material used in several surgical techniques. The removal of such tissues generates an important aesthetic sequel in the donor that requires limb reconstruction before returning the corpse to the relatives. The technique used by the Banco de Ossos do Paraná (Bone Bank from Paraná), Brazil, employs metal rebar, silicone tubes and nylon clamps to rebuild the limbs, it is easy to perform and has satisfactory aesthetic results.
RESUMO
Abstract The donation of bone and tendon tissues is an important source of biological material used in several surgical techniques. The removal of such tissues generates an important aesthetic sequel in the donor that requires limb reconstruction before returning the corpse to the relatives. The technique used by the Banco de Ossos do Paraná (Bone Bank from Paraná), Brazil, employs metal rebar, silicone tubes and nylon clamps to rebuild the limbs, it is easy to perform and has satisfactory aesthetic results.
Resumo A doação de tecidos ósseos e tendíneos é uma importante fonte de material biológico empregado em diversas técnicas cirúrgicas. A remoção destes tecidos gera uma importante sequela estética no doador, sendo necessária a reconstrução dos membros antes da devolução do corpo aos familiares. A técnica utilizada pelo Banco de Ossos do Paraná faz uso de vergalhões metálicos, tubos de silicone e abraçadeiras de náilon para reconstruir os membros, uma técnica de fácil execução e com resultado estético satisfatório.
