Experimental anastomosis between the parenchyma of spleen and kidney.
The procedure described using UV-irradiation and surgical removement of the renal capsule leads to the development of anastomoses between the spleen and the kidney. The collaterals are able to divert blood from the portal system to the surface of the kidney and then to the renal vein and the iliac veins systems. The procedure is easily performed and well tolerated.
D000818:Animals; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008026:Ligation; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000601:surgery; D011172:Portography; D051381:Rats; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013154:Spleen / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays