Long-term cranial mesenteric vein cannulation in the rat
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The Mesenteric Lymph Duct Cannulated Rat Model: Application to the Assessment of Intestinal Lymphatic Drug Transport
Published on: March 6, 2015
Abstract:
A polyethylene-tipped silicone rubber catheter was placed in the cranial mesenteric vein of rats. Injections were made and blood withdrawn an average of seven times for each animal. Seventeen of 20 (85%) catheters remained patent for 3 weeks.

