title: Scope and perspectives of intravital microscopy--bridge over from in vitro to in vivo.
abstract: As observations in vitro become more sophisticated, it is increasingly important to be able to assess their relevance to the intact animal. Intravital microscopy provides an advanced set of tools for the dissection of the in vivo situation.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Surgical Research, University of Munich.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Menger
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Lehr
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002196:Capillaries / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000166:cytology*; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply