A rat liver transplantation model of 20% small-for-size liver graft
- VernacularTitle:20%小体积的大鼠肝脏移植模型
- Author:
Guodong WANG
;
Yi MA
;
Guihua CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver transplantation;
Partial liver graft;
Liver regeneration;
Microsurgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
2008;14(10):717-719
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the microsurgical techniques in establishing an orthotopic rat liver transplantation model of 20% small-for-size graft. Methods A rat liver transplantation model of 20% small-for-size liver graft was orthotopically performed. Forty male Lewis rats were used as 20 donors and 20 recipients. Donor liver was perfused with 4℃ UW solution via donor portal vein. Su-prahepatic inferior vena cava was anastomosed end-to-end with running suture. Infrahepatic inferior vena cava and portal vein were reconstructed by cuff technique. A sleeve anastomosis for hepatic artery was used. Continuity of the bile duct was established with an end-to-end intraluminal stent. Survival rate of the recipients was recorded and immunohistochemical analysis of hepatocyte replication con-firmed by bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) uptake. Results Totally 20 liver transplantations of 20% par-tial liver graft were successfully performed. The successful rate of the operation was 100%. Survival rate of the recipients with 20% liver grafts was 93.8% (＞14 d). Histological examination showed normal liver structure with limited injury after transplantation. The number of positively stained nuclei was significantly increased at 72 h after transplantation. Conclusion The 20Z% small-for-size liver grafts initiate and complete the process of liver regeneration after transplantation. Skillful microsur-gery is the key to success of the transplantation model. The stable model is suitable for basic research in partial liver transplantation.
