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Resolution of hemotympanum
Author(s) -
Small Harold
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.5540831109
Subject(s) - gerbil , phagocytosis , inflammatory response , assimilation (phonology) , medicine , immunology , inflammation , philosophy , linguistics , ischemia
In the Mongolian gerbil's middle ear, response to the presence of blood clot is characterized by mucosal hypertrophy and a vigorous organizational response within a two‐week period. Another three to four weeks are necessary for complete assimilation of remaining inflammatory products by active phagocytosis and absorption through a multi‐layered mucosa.