The cryodehydration technique applied to cavitary and parenchymatous viscera

ABSTRACT

Among the anatomical techniques developed to obtain dry material, the cryodehydration is an important procedure, since it is very helpful in pratical classes. By alternating freezing and thawing (FT) sctions, the cell destruction simplifies fluids release, obtaining material with some advantages such as form keeping, loss of weight, no need for fixer (no mucosal irritation) and a low cost technique.