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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2006; 12(26): 4214-4218
Published online Jul 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i26.4214
Figure 1
Figure 1 Normal microcirculation of the rat liver. Arrow: TPV, Opened arrow: THV.
Figure 2
Figure 2 After infusion of fluorescent sodium from the GDA to proper hepatic artery, blood flow from TPVs to THVs through sinusoids can be clearly visualized.
Figure 3
Figure 3 A: Small debris can enter sinusoids through TPV (arrow); B: The same TPV as image 3, debris of DSM continuously enter sinusoids through TPV, blood flow in TPV is intermittent but not stagnant.
Figure 4
Figure 4 Percentage of the completely stagnant THVs 6 h after DSM injection in 10 rats. The minimal percentage is 22%, and the maximal is 53%.