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[Aneurysmal model induced by elastase].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To induce the aneurysms by corrosion of aneurysmal wall with elastase, imitating clinical intracranial aneurysms patho-morhologically. METHODS: The elastase-corroded arterial segments were transplanted onto lateral walls of carotid arteries. Follow-up and pathological examination of the aneurysms were made at two weeks and one month after construction. RESULTS: The aneurysms formed by the transplantation of elastase-corroded arterial segments were found persistent or enlarge a little within one month. The aneurysms were purplish red and easy to rupture when exposed. The walls were deprived of elastic layer, and constructed by thin connective tissue. CONCLUSIONS: The aneurysms made by transplanting elastase-corroded arterial segments are simple to built, while morphological and pathological characteristics are demonstrated good clinical mimicry, we believe our aneurysm model may well substitute the most popularly used aneurysms made of venous pouches.

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K Yin, Y L Ding, Z X Wu, X J Yang. 2001. [Aneurysmal model induced by elastase].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12905857/

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