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Impact of microcirculatory flow pattern changes on the development of acute edematous and necrotizing pancreatitis in rabbit pancreas.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7995190     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Impairment of pancreatic microcirculation has often been advocated as one pathogenic mechanism in necrotizing pancreatitis. In contrast, data on pancreatic capillary perfusion in edematous pancreatitis are scarce. It was the aim of this experimental study to compare changes in pancreatic microcirculation in edematous and necrotizing pancreatitis. Twelve rabbits were allocated to two groups. Two different models of acute pancreatitis were used. Edematous pancreatitis was elicited by intravenous administration of cerulein (25 micrograms/kg/hr) (N = 6). Necrotizing pancreatitis of the biliary type was induced by pressure-controlled intraductal infusion of a mixture of taurocholate, trypsin, and blood (N = 6). Pancreatic microcirculation was quantified by means of intravital microscopy assessing functional capillary density, blood cell velocity, and distribution of the plasma marker FITC-dextran 70. Systemic hemodynamics were maintained at baseline values by fluid administration. Regardless of edema or necrosis, pronounced extravasation of FITC-dextran was recorded in the early stage of pancreatitis. In cerulein-induced pancreatitis, hyperemia developed as indicated by an increase in blood cell velocity in the presence of homogeneous capillary perfusion. In contrast, a progressive reduction of the number of perfused capillaries was detected in necrotizing pancreatitis. In conclusion, pancreatic microvascular perfusion may be regarded as an important pathogenetic factor for the determination of acute pancreatitis.
Authors:
E Klar; W Schratt; T Foitzik; H Buhr; C Herfarth; K Messmer
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Digestive diseases and sciences     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0163-2116     ISO Abbreviation:  Dig. Dis. Sci.     Publication Date:  1994 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-01-17     Completed Date:  1995-01-17     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7902782     Medline TA:  Dig Dis Sci     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2639-44     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Animals
Caerulein
Capillary Permeability / physiology
Edema / etiology
Ischemia / complications*,  pathology
Microcirculation / physiology
Necrosis
Pancreas / blood supply*,  pathology
Pancreatitis / etiology*,  pathology,  physiopathology
Rabbits
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
17650-98-5/Caerulein

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