title: A method for complete removal of pelvic ganglia in female rats.
abstract: A new method based on surgical removal and chemically induced degeneration of pelvic ganglia in female rats is described. This combined procedure stems from the difficulty to locate the primary and accessory pelvic ganglia.
authors.affiliation: Pharmacology Department, Menarini Ricerche Sud, Pomezia, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Somma
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Conte
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lopez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Astolfi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005724:Ganglia / Q000187:drug effects / Q000601:surgery*; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000494:pharmacology; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D009928:Organ Specificity; D010388:Pelvis / Q000294:innervation*; D051381:Rats; D013562:Sympathectomy
chemical_list: D006851:Hydrochloric Acid