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Source: Marre D, Hontanilla B. Intraluminal Latex Tubing for Microsurgical Training. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2011;27(07):449-450.

Describes inserting a rolled up piece of latex into the femoral artery of the chicken thigh. This prevents the vessel wall from collapsing and facilitates vessel anastomosis.