A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research
Optimizing the regeneration process of surgically created anastomoses (blood vessels, intestines, nerves) is an important topic in surgical research. One of the most interesting parameter groups is related to the biomechanical properties of the anastomoses. Depending on the regeneration process and...
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| description | Optimizing the regeneration process of surgically created anastomoses (blood vessels, intestines, nerves) is an important topic in surgical research. One of the most interesting parameter groups is related to the biomechanical properties of the anastomoses. Depending on the regeneration process and its influencing factors, tensile strength and other biomechanical features may change during the healing process. Related to the optimal specimen size, the range and accuracy of measurements, and applicability, we have developed a custom-tailored microcontroller-based device. In this paper, we describe the hardware and software configuration of the latest version of the device, including experiences and comparative measurements of tensile strength and elasticity of artificial materials and biopreparate tissue samples. The machine we developed was made up of easily obtainable parts and can be easily reproduced on a low budget. The basic device can apply a force of up to 40 newtons, and can grasp a 0.05–1 cm wide, 0.05–1 cm thick tissue. The length of the test piece on the rail should be between 0.3 and 5 cm. Low production cost, ease of use, and detailed data recording make it a useful tool for experimental surgical research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6358cbbc7dca4df6aedf869f531c996a2025-08-20T01:55:51ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-09-012418598410.3390/s24185984A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration ResearchZoltan Attila Godo0Laszlo Adam Fazekas1Gergo Fritsch2Balazs Szabo3Norbert Nemeth4Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Informatics, University of Debrecen, Kassai Str. 26, H-4028 Debrecen, HungaryDepartment of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Moricz Zsigmond Str. 22, H-4032 Debrecen, HungaryDepartment of Information Technology, Faculty of Informatics, University of Debrecen, Kassai Str. 26, H-4028 Debrecen, HungaryDepartment of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Moricz Zsigmond Str. 22, H-4032 Debrecen, HungaryDepartment of Operative Techniques and Surgical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Moricz Zsigmond Str. 22, H-4032 Debrecen, HungaryOptimizing the regeneration process of surgically created anastomoses (blood vessels, intestines, nerves) is an important topic in surgical research. One of the most interesting parameter groups is related to the biomechanical properties of the anastomoses. Depending on the regeneration process and its influencing factors, tensile strength and other biomechanical features may change during the healing process. Related to the optimal specimen size, the range and accuracy of measurements, and applicability, we have developed a custom-tailored microcontroller-based device. In this paper, we describe the hardware and software configuration of the latest version of the device, including experiences and comparative measurements of tensile strength and elasticity of artificial materials and biopreparate tissue samples. The machine we developed was made up of easily obtainable parts and can be easily reproduced on a low budget. The basic device can apply a force of up to 40 newtons, and can grasp a 0.05–1 cm wide, 0.05–1 cm thick tissue. The length of the test piece on the rail should be between 0.3 and 5 cm. Low production cost, ease of use, and detailed data recording make it a useful tool for experimental surgical research.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/18/5984tensile strengthelasticityvascular anastomosisintestinal anastomosisexperimental model |
| spellingShingle | Zoltan Attila Godo Laszlo Adam Fazekas Gergo Fritsch Balazs Szabo Norbert Nemeth A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research Sensors tensile strength elasticity vascular anastomosis intestinal anastomosis experimental model |
| title | A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research |
| title_full | A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research |
| title_fullStr | A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research |
| title_short | A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research |
| title_sort | custom developed device for testing tensile strength and elasticity of vascular and intestinal tissue samples for anastomosis regeneration research |
| topic | tensile strength elasticity vascular anastomosis intestinal anastomosis experimental model |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/18/5984 |
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