On the regeneration of cartilage after x-irradiation. A study on rabbits ears.
The present investigation demonstrates cartilage healing in experimental defects in rabbits ears. The authors confirm the importance of the presence of the perichondrium. Ears X-irradiated with disages of 2 000-4 000 R show a reduced healing capacity as compared with control ears.
D000818:Animals; D002356:Cartilage / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004423:Ear / Q000293:injuries; D004431:Ear, External / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006097:Granulation Tissue; D011817:Rabbits; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014965:X-Rays