Thermal trauma and gastrointestinal function: III. Effect of hot- and cold-burn trauma on small intestinal weight and mucosal mass of mice.
The effect of hot- and cold-burn trauma on small intestinal mass in mice has been examined. Hot-burn but not cold-burn caused a significant reduction in the intestinal mass 24 hours after application of the trauma. These data may suggest that the alterations produced in the small intestine associated with hot-burn injury, are related, in part, to factors released from the skin.
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Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Pathology, Boston 02114.
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D000818:Animals; D002056:Burns / Q000473:pathology*; D003080:Cold Temperature; D006358:Hot Temperature; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D009929:Organ Size