Sarcomas Induced in Rats by Implanting Cellophane

Abstract

Conclusions

1. Sarcomas were induced in albino fats by the insertion of regenerated cellulose film either subcutaneously or by wrapping it around one kidney.

2. These tumors occurred in about 35% of the rats surviving the operation more than 11 months.

3. The tumors were transplantable.

4. This is a simple method for inducing sarcomas experimentally.

5. The foregoing results in rats should be taken into consideration in the surgical use of cellophane in man.