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[A modified Thomas canula to create a chronic pancreatic fistula in minipigs (author's transl)]
Abstract:
The design of a modified Thomas canula is described. It's possible applications for investigation of exocrine pancreatic function and gastric secretion as well as gastric emptying in minipigs are discussed. The advantages of this modified canula are that it can be simply manufactured, that it is well tolerated by the tissue and that there is no risk for the animal and no need for the construction of a pouch.