Improved Procedure for Hypophysectomy of the Mouse.

Abstract
A practical procedure for mouse hypophysectomy by the parapharyngeal approach was developed. Innovations include tracheal cannulation, resuscitation in an O2 atmosphere, and hydrocortisone therapy. Mice of the A/He strain are particularly vulnerable to effects of pituitary loss and will survive only if supplied with an adrenal steroid at regular intervals. Mice of the C57BL,C3H, BALB/c and Swiss albino strains require no special postoperative handling.

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