Exteriorization of the bile duct in germfree rats.
A modified T cannula and a cannula housing receptacle was employed to cannulate the bile duct of germfree rats. Bile was collected without anesthesia or sedation. During collection, the rat was restrained in a plastic holder where it was free to eat.
D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory / Q000601:surgery*; D001646:Bile; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D005856:Germ-Free Life; D051381:Rats; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods