compared with spring segments was not statistically significant (2.4 AE 1.2 cells/mm vs 3.0 AE 1.1cell/mm; p > 0.05).CONCLUSION: Intraluminal nitinol springs significantly lengthen porcine ileum. Mechanotransduction triggered new cell division in every microscopic layer. Although the density of enteroendocrine cells is similar between control and spring segments, given the lengthening seen, the number of cells overall is increased and the function should be similar.
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