Light and Scanning Electron Microscopical Analysis and Statistical Monitoring of the Elnady Plastinated Dromedary Camel Tongue and Skin
Medina, E., Bahagat, H., Kassab, A., Elshafey, A. (2025). Light and Scanning Electron Microscopical Analysis and Statistical Monitoring of the Elnady Plastinated Dromedary Camel Tongue and Skin. EKB Journal Management System, (), 1-14. doi: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.364168.2670
Esraa Yasser Medina; Hatem Bahagat; Ahmed Kassab; Anwar Elshafey. "Light and Scanning Electron Microscopical Analysis and Statistical Monitoring of the Elnady Plastinated Dromedary Camel Tongue and Skin". EKB Journal Management System, , , 2025, 1-14. doi: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.364168.2670
Medina, E., Bahagat, H., Kassab, A., Elshafey, A. (2025). 'Light and Scanning Electron Microscopical Analysis and Statistical Monitoring of the Elnady Plastinated Dromedary Camel Tongue and Skin', EKB Journal Management System, (), pp. 1-14. doi: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.364168.2670
Medina, E., Bahagat, H., Kassab, A., Elshafey, A. Light and Scanning Electron Microscopical Analysis and Statistical Monitoring of the Elnady Plastinated Dromedary Camel Tongue and Skin. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; (): 1-14. doi: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.364168.2670

Light and Scanning Electron Microscopical Analysis and Statistical Monitoring of the Elnady Plastinated Dromedary Camel Tongue and Skin

Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences
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Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.364168.2670
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Authors
Esraa Yasser Medina email orcid 1; Hatem Bahagat2; Ahmed Kassaborcid 1; Anwar Elshafeyorcid 1
1Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Egypt
2Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University
Abstract
There are many recent techniques used for the preservation of animal specimens, such as plastination by the Elnady technique, which is the most cost-effective approach. However, neither the computation of the shrinkage percentage in each phase nor its possible application in histology has received enough scientific investigation. This study utilized tongue and skin samples from six one-humped camels. That were weighed at various stages: before, during, and after the plastination process. The shrinkage percentages are calculated at each stage. Additionally, the samples were analyzed using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and compared with non-plastinated specimens. By the end of the plastination process, the tongue experienced a shrinkage of about 19.87%, while the skin exhibited a shrinkage of 28.77%. The plastinated tissues did not obstruct histological examination. Both light and electron microscopy analyses revealed structural differences between the plastinated and non-plastinated samples, which were attributed to shrinkage. Plastinated tissues proved effective for histological analysis, maintaining cellular structure despite some shrinkage. These findings suggest that plastination can be a reliable method for preserving tissue integrity while providing valuable insights for educational and research purposes.
Keywords
Dromedary Camel; Plastination; Scanning Electron Microscope; Skin; Tongue
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