Representative images comparing outcomes of the optimized and standard protocols
(A and B) Representative images of the optimized protocol after sectioning (A) and after PLP staining with hematoxylin counterstaining (B).
(C and D) Representative images of the standard protocol after sectioning (C) and after PLP staining with hematoxylin counterstaining (D). The representative images were sectioned and stained by the same operator. Folds (black arrowhead). Tears (white arrowhead). Scale bar is 2 mm.