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Evaluation of an experimental model for anorectal anomalies induced by ethylenethiourea
Macedo, Maurício; Martins, José Luiz; Meyer, Karine Furtado.
Affiliation
  • Macedo, Maurício; UNIFESP. Post-graduation Program in Experimental Surgery. São Paulo. BR
  • Martins, José Luiz; UNIFES. PSurgery Department. Division of Pediatric Surgery. São Paulo. BR
  • Meyer, Karine Furtado; UNIFESP. Post-graduation Program in Experimental Surgery. São Paulo. BR
Acta cir. bras ; 22(2): 130-136, Mar.-Apr. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-443690
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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To evaluate an experimental model for anorectal anomalies and their principal associated malformations induced by ethylene thiourea (ETU).

METHODS:

Rat fetuses were utilized, divided into two groups experimental group - fetuses from rats that received ETU on the 11th day of gestation at the dose of 125 mg/kg, diluted in distilled water to 1 percent concentration (12.5 ml/kg); and control group - fetuses from rats that received distilled water alone, at a volume of 12.5 ml/kg. On the 21st day of gestation, the animals were sacrificed by hypoxia in a carbon dioxide chamber, followed by laparotomy to remove the fetuses. These were initially examined externally to determine the sex and whether anorectal anomalies and malformations of the vertebral column and tail were present. Then, with the aid of microscopy, the fetuses underwent exploratory laparotomy to characterize the type of anorectal anomaly and investigate urological malformations.

RESULTS:

None of the fetuses in the control group presented anorectal anomaly, vertebral column malformation or urological structural alterations. In the experimental group, 71 percent presented anorectal anomaly, 80 percent presented vertebral column alterations and 35 percent presented urological alterations.

CONCLUSION:

The model described was shown to be easy to implement and presented results that allow its use in studying anorectal anomalies and associated malformations.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Avaliar o modelo experimental de AAR, induzido pela Etilenotiouréia (ETU), quanto à ocorrência de anomalia anorretal e das principais malformações associadas.

MÉTODOS:

Foram utilizados fetos de ratos distribuídos em 2 grupos Grupo experimental - Fetos provenientes de ratas que receberam ETU no décimo primeiro dia de gestação na dose de 125 mg/Kg, diluída em água destilada na concentração de 1 por cento (12,5 ml/Kg) e Grupo controle - Fetos de ratas que receberam somente água destilada num volume de 12,5 ml/Kg. No 21° dia de gestação, os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia por hipóxia em câmara de gás carbônico e laparotomia para retirada dos fetos. Os fetos foram, inicialmente, examinados externamente para determinação do sexo, presença de AAR, de malformações de coluna vertebral e da cauda. A seguir, com o auxílio de microscopia, os fetos foram submetidos a laparotomia exploradora para caracterização do tipo de AAR e investigação de malformações urológicas.

RESULTADOS:

Nenhum dos fetos do grupo controle apresentou AAR, malformações de coluna vertebral e alterações urológicas estruturais. No grupo experimental, 71 por cento apresentaram anomalia anorretal, 80 por cento apresentaram alterações de coluna vertebral e 35 por cento apresentaram alterações urológicas.

CONCLUSÃO:

O modelo descrito se mostrou de fácil execução e apresentou resultados que permite o seu emprego no estudo das anomalias anorretais e das malformações associadas.
Subject(s)
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Anus, Imperforate / Teratogens / Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Disease Models, Animal / Ethylenethiourea Limits: Animals / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Acta cir. bras Journal subject: CIRURGIA GERAL / Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UNIFES/BR / UNIFESP/BR
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Anus, Imperforate / Teratogens / Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Disease Models, Animal / Ethylenethiourea Limits: Animals / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Acta cir. bras Journal subject: CIRURGIA GERAL / Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UNIFES/BR / UNIFESP/BR
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