Fiber dissection training model for neurosurgical practice: White matter fiber dissection with Klingler's technique in Bovine Brain [Nöroşirurjikal pratik için ak madde diseksiyon çalışma modeli: Klingler tekniği ile İnek beyni ak madde diseksiyonu]

Background: our aim was to assess an alternative to human brain microsurgical white matter fiber dissection using bovine brain and klingler's technique.methods: eight previously frozen,formalin-fixed bovine brains were dissected from the lateral surface to the medial using the microscope.results: we started to dissect the lateral surface of the brain and exposed the main fiber bundles. arcuate fibers are visible after peeling the frontal and parietal lobes and thereafter the temporal lobe. beneath the arcuate fibers,superior longitudinal fasciculus – the connection between the frontal,parietal,temporal and occipital lobes are detected. deepen the dissection in the central core of the brain makes the extreme capsule,external capsule,putamen,globus pallidus,internal capsule and anterior commisure visible.conclusions: bovine brain is a reasonable alternative to human brain for white matter fiber dissection,especially for those starting to develop this skill. this method enhances the basic knowledge and the level of patience that is required for a successful outcome. © 2014,ege university press. all rights reserved.