Effects of lithotripter fields on development of chick embryos.
Chick embryos at 72 h incubation were subjected to three double shock waves from a Wolf Model 2137.50 Electrohydraulic Lithotripter. The pressure amplitude at the embryo was adjusted by variation of the distance from the source to the embryo. After a total of 120 h of incubation, they were assessed for developmental abnormalities. Early deaths, delayed deaths and malformations were all significantly increased at pressures of 10 MPa with suggestions of possible effects at lower pressure levels.
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Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester, NY 14627.
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Brewer
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D000818:Animals; D002642:Chick Embryo; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology*; D005313:Fetal Death; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*