Vascular Reconstruction with the Cuff Technique in Mouse Orthotopic Liver Transplantation.
J Vis Exp
; (202)2023 Dec 01.
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| ID: mdl-38108403
ABSTRACT
Mouse orthotopic liver transplantation is an effective methodology for investigating the underlying mechanisms of liver ischemia and reperfusion injury. However, the technical challenges pose a barrier to utilizing this valuable experimental model and passing on these skills to the next generation. The most challenging aspect of this procedure is vascular reconstruction, including the portal vein (PV), infrahepatic inferior vena cava (IHIVC), and suprahepatic inferior vena cava. The use of plastic cuffs, rather than sutures, allows for smoother PV and IHIVC reconstruction. Vessels are reconstructed by attaching a cuff made from an intravenous catheter to the tip of the graft vessel and interposing the cuff into the recipient vessel. The two most crucial aspects are properly visualizing the inner lumen of the vessel and avoiding the use of excessive force. Our aim is to provide a technical overview of vascular reconstructions using the cuff technique in recipient surgery. These technical tips for the cuff technique are expected to help microsurgeons facilitate vascular reconstruction and advance their research.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Daño por Reperfusión
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Trasplante de Hígado
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Vis Exp
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos