title: Scanning electron microscopic study of microvascular anastomoses on irradiated vessels: long-term effect of irradiation.
abstract: A study was performed to determine the effect of preoperative irradiation on microvascular arterial anastomoses. The study focused on microthrombi and epithelial regeneration. Using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), a clear difference was seen comparing nonirradiated to irradiated vessels. No difference was found between short- and long-term effects of irradiation.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008866:Microsurgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011878:Radiotherapy; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D013997:Time Factors