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Invasive Hemodynamic Characterization of the Portal-hypertensive Syndrome in Cirrhotic Rats
Published on: August 1, 2018
Chronic catheterization of the portal vein in dogs
Abstract:
The portal vein of dogs was catheterized using a silicone catheter with a short, straight, retroperitoneal route. This technique did not require daily irrigation to maintain patency, but permitted weekly collection of portal blood to be obtained readily.

