Abstract
The sciatic nerves were sectioned and sutured back. The rate of degeneration at the point of suture was studied. Laser treatment increased the rate of degeneration of the damaged fibers.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Lasers / adverse effects*
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Nerve Degeneration / radiation effects*
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Nerve Fibers, Myelinated / radiation effects
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Nerve Regeneration / radiation effects*
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Rats
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Rats, Inbred Strains
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Sciatic Nerve / radiation effects*