title: Methodological aspects of some inner ear vascular techniques.
abstract: Modifications of preparation technique assessing cochlear vasculature together with suggestions regarding their applicability to various types of research projects are presented. Detailed information is given regarding the 'soft-surface' dissection and preparation technique along with selected parameters for evaluating the cochlear vasculature. Some basic requirements for any histological technique studying the inner ear blood supply are suggested.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003051:Cochlea / Q000098:blood supply; D003053:Cochlear Duct / Q000098:blood supply; D003287:Contrast Media; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000098:blood supply*; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008858:Microscopy, Phase-Contrast; D012533:Scala Tympani / Q000098:blood supply; D013137:Spiral Lamina / Q000098:blood supply
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media