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ArticleInternational journal of colorectal disease2015

Vascular anatomy of the small intestine-a comparative anatomic study on humans and pigs.

Klaus-Thilo von Trotha, Nick Butz, Jochen Grommes, Marcel Binnebösel, Natascha Charalambakis, Georg Mühlenbruch, Volker Schumpelick, Uwe Klinge, Ulf P Neumann, Andreas Prescher and 1 more

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Article in International journal of colorectal disease, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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Klaus-Thilo von TrothaDepartment of Vascular Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany, kvontrotha@ukaachen.de.
Nick Butz
Jochen Grommes
Marcel Binnebösel
Natascha Charalambakis
Georg Mühlenbruch
Volker Schumpelick
Uwe Klinge
Ulf P Neumann
Andreas Prescher
Carsten J Krones

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backgroundPorcine models are well established for studying intestinal anastomotic healing. In this study, we aimed to clarify the anatomic differences between human and porcine small intestines. Additionally, we investigated the influences of longitudinal and circular sutures on human small intestine perfusion.

methodsIntestines were obtained from human cadavers (n = 8; small intestine, n = 51) and from pigs (n = 10; small intestine, n = 60). Vascularization was visualized with mennige gelatin perfusion and high-resolution mammography. Endothelial cell density was analyzed with immunohistochemistry and factor VIII antibodies. We also investigated the influence of suture techniques (circular anastomoses, n = 19; longitudinal sutures, n = 15) on vascular perfusion.

resultsOnly human samples showed branching of mesenteric vessels. Compared to the pig, human vessels showed closer connections at the entrance to the bowel wall (p = 0.045) and higher numbers of intramural anastomoses (p < 0.001). Porcine main vessels formed in multifilament-like vessel bundles and displayed few intramural vessel anastomoses. Circular anastomoses induced a circular perfusion defect at the bowel wall; longitudinal anastomoses induced significantly smaller perfusion defects (p < 0.001). Both species showed higher vascular density in the jejunum than in the ileum (p < 0.001). Human samples showed similar vascular density within the jejunum (p = 0.583) and higher density in the ileum (p < 0.001) compared to pig samples.

conclusionThe results showed significant differences between human and porcine intestines. The porcine model remains the standard for studies on anastomotic healing because it is currently the only viable model for studying anastomosis and wound healing. Nevertheless, scientific interpretations must consider the anatomic differences between humans and porcine intestines.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnastomosis, SurgicalAngiographyAnimalsBiopsy, NeedleCadaverFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryIntestinal MucosaIntestine, SmallMaleMesenteric ArteriesMesenteric Veins

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