Figure 10
From: High-resolution optical coherence tomography imaging of the living kidney
(a) This en face OCT image of the superficial uriniferous tubules was taken of a kidney that was flushed with PBSuc150 and stored for 1 h at 0–4°C. The tubule lumens remain patent and appear free of cytoplasmic debris. Note, also an enhanced reflection of the lining epithelium, which is in contrast to less reflective intertubular capillary spaces (arrows). Image size. 750 × 750 μm. (b) This en face OCT image of superficial uriniferous tubules was taken of a kidney that was flushed with PBSuc150 and stored for 12 h at 0–4°C. Tubule luminal sizes and the reflective nature of the lining epithelium have both decreased significantly compared with images taken earlier during cold storage of this same kidney (see Figure 10a). Image size: 750 × 750 μm.
