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Hepatic vascular response to elevated intraperitoneal pressure in the rat

Yukihiro Yokoyama1, Daniel M Alterman, Amir H Sarmadi

  • 1Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 28223, USA.

Summary

Elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) during laparoscopic surgery reduces splanchnic blood flow in rats, primarily due to decreased cardiac index. However, hepatic artery flow is preserved, potentially protecting liver function.

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