Six models of heterotopic rat liver transplantation: introducing a reverse circulation model

Six different models of heterotopic partial (30%) liver transplant techniques were enumerated step-by-step with the special introduction of a so-called nonregenerative model in which the afferent blood supply to the liver graft was the host's systemic blood while the reverse circulation model was to receive the host's portal blood via the suprahepatic vena cava. The reverse circulation model needs further investigation as to its applicability, but the nonregenerative partial liver transplant model certainly deserves attention because of its importance for possible infusion studies using various hepatic nutrients, hormones, and enzymes.