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Orthotopic Liver Transplantation in Rats
Published on: July 1, 2012
A new portal venous shunt for bypass in orthotopic hepatic grafting
K C Tan1, J B Wood, R Mondragon
1Department of Surgery (Firm 3), King's College Hospital, London, England.
Abstract:
A new heparin bonded portal venous cannula is described for use during orthotopic hepatic transplantation. This new shunt has a "shoulder" 4 centimeters from the caged tip, allowing it to be securely maintained within the portal vein. With a 60 degree curvature 7 centimeters from the tip, the shunt can conveniently be positioned away from the operative field.

