Superior cervical ganglionectomy in monkeys: surgical technique.
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چکیده
Seven cynomolgus monkeys underwent a histologically confirmed left superior cervical ganglionectomy (SCGx). Unilateral ocular sympathetic denervation persisting for at least 2 yr was confirmed by ipsilateral ptosis, miosis, supersensitivity of pupillary dilation to topical phenylephrine, and profound pupillary hyporesponsiveness to topical hydroxyamphetamine. Intraocular pressure 8-9 and 23-27 months postoperatively were identical in the denervated and contralateral control eyes. This model should facilitate studies of aqueous humor physiology and pharmacology.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
دوره 33 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992