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Ileectomy-induced Bile Overaccumulation in Mouse Intestine
Published on: August 21, 2017
Influence of intestinal resections on biliary composition and liver ultrastructure
M I Correa Antúnez1, J M Morán Penco, J L Amaya Lozano
1General Surgery Service of the University Hospital Complex, Badajoz, Spain.
Clinical Nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|October 15, 2010
Summary
Partial intestinal resections, particularly of the ileum, alter bile acid and phospholipid composition, potentially increasing bile lithogenicity. However, these resections did not impact biliary duct anatomy in guinea pigs.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Bile Acid Metabolism
Background:
- Intestinal resections can influence bile acid (BA) metabolism and biliary structures through absorption changes or indirect effects.
- Factors include bacterial translocation and altered hepato-intestinal hormonal axis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of partial intestinal resections on bile metabolism and biliary structure.
- To utilize an animal model to understand these effects.
Main Methods:
- Dunkin Hartley guinea pigs underwent jejunum (Group A) or ileum (Group B) resection, or served as controls (Group CtrG).
- Animals were monitored for 21 days with oral nutrition.
- Bile and liver tissue samples were collected for analysis, including microscopy.
Main Results:
- Serum cholesterol decreased in both resection groups (GA & GB).
- Biliary phospholipids and cholic acid levels decreased specifically in the ileum resection group (GB).
- No significant changes were observed in biliary poles or canaliculi via electron microscopy, though slight liver macrosteatosis occurred in GB.
Conclusions:
- Ileum resections significantly affect biliary phospholipid and bile acid composition.
- These alterations may increase bile lithogenicity.
- Biliary duct anatomy appears unaffected by partial intestinal resections in this model.
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