ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 October 1983
Page Count: 5

Scanning Electron Microscopic Ultrastructural Alterations of the Pulmonary Alveolus in Experimental Drowning
Torre, C
Associate professor, graduate student, and graduate student, University of Turin,

Tappi, E
Associate professor, graduate student, and graduate student, University of Turin,

Varetto, L
Associate professor, graduate student, and graduate student, University of Turin,

(Received 22 January 1983; accepted 22 March 1983)

Abstract

Scanning electron microscopic structural and ultrastructural alterations of alveolar wall in experimental drowning are described. The results obtained confirm the literature's data. Peculiar microlesions affecting Type I alveolar cells, the basement membrane, and sometimes the capillary endothelium could also be observed. Finally, Type II alveolar cells show alterations which could be related with a possible direct action of the drowning liquid.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, cardiovascular system, drowning

Paper ID: JFS11612J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11612J
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