Abstract

The gut is abundantly supplied with neurons, extrinsic and intrinsic nerve fibers. Knowledge regarding the structure of the enteric nervous system derives principally from the classic silver-staining methods. Because silver stains do not provide information on the molecular constituents of neurons, these data only facilitate classification and may have diagnostic significance. Studies using histochemistry and immunohistochemistry are now completing the morphologic picture and laying the groundwork for the formulation of therapeutic strategies based upon demonstrable chemical defects in enteric disease.

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