A 70% hepatectomy in the rat using a microsurgical technique.
An experimental model of 70% hepatectomy in the rat using a microsurgical technique is described. An operative microscope (Carl Zeiss 10x2) dissection made it possible to identify the hilar anatomical variations and then to avoid unexpected damage to the arterio-portal and biliary branches belonging to the remaining hepatic parenchyma. The use of this microsurgical technique allows for a more homogenous experimental model because it avoids the functional impairment of the remaining liver.
Surgery I Department, Medical Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.
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Rodríguez
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Lorente
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Durán
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Aller
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Arias
D000818:Animals; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D051381:Rats; D017208:Rats, Wistar