Effects of different surgical methods for removal of DU fragments on the uranium concentration in rat tissues
- VernacularTitle:不同取片方式对植入贫铀片大鼠组织铀浓度的影响
- Author:
Rong LI
;
Guoping AI
;
Hui XU
;
Jiong REN
;
Shufen LOU
;
Tianmin CHENG
;
Yongping SU
;
Huaien ZHENG
;
Yuesheng HUANG
;
Jianxin JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
depleted uranium;
fragment;
concentration
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
2003;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To find out the best method for elimination of uranium contamination in rat tissues as low as possible by removal of shrapnel fragments. Methods Experimental rats were divided into six groups: route group, decontamination before surgery group, decontamination in incision group, changing surgical appliances group, removing tissues around group, and comprehensive method group. Uranium concentrations in tissues and fluids in all groups were measured at 7, 14, and 21 d after operation. The efficiency of decontamination by different methods was compared. Results The highest uranium concentration in tissues was found in the route group, but the lowest in the comprehensive method group, and the second lowest in removing tissues around group. Conclusion The comprehensive method is the best one in all of the surgical removal methods. The soft tissues around DU shrapnels should be removed if they are not critical organs.
