Abstract:ObjectiveLiver failure can occur as a consequence of the systemic inflammation after acute
pancreatitis. We assessed the effect of volume repositioning with hypertonic
saline solution or normal saline on hepatic cytokine production and the expression
of heat-shock proteins and apoptotic proteins after acute pancreatitis. MethodsWistar rats were divided in four groups: C - control animals that were not
subjected to insult or treatment; NT - animals that were subjected to acute
pancreatitis and received no treat… Show more
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