Nerve Fiber Teasing
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Indications
- evaluation of peripheral neuropathy
Procedure
- performed on prestained proximodistally oriented portions of peripheral nerves
- specimens about 10 mm long are stained for 24-48 hours in Sudan black & then transferred to glycerin, where, using a pair of fine forceps & a stereomicroscope, they are separated into smaller fiber bundles from which single fibers are isolated
More General Terms
References
- Krinke GJ et al Teased-Fiber Technique for Peripheral Myelinated Nerves: Methodology and Interpretation Toxicol Pathol 2000 28: 113 [1]
