A chronic subcutaneous gastric cannula in adult rats.
The design and method of implantation for a chronic gastric cannula in adult rats is described which obviates the necessity of externalizing the peritoneal cavity or its contents. This procedure minimizes tissue damage, post-operative recovery time, and permits intragastric infusions without the oropharyngeal sensations present with nasopharyngeal gastric catheters.
D000818:Animals; D001285:Atropine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D004327:Drinking Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D010424:Pentobarbital / Q000008:administration & dosage; D051381:Rats; D013270:Stomach
D001285:Atropine; D010424:Pentobarbital