PRESERVATION OF LIVER WITH EURO-COLLINS SOLUTION: EVALUATION OF ULTRASTRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS

Authors : Aymelek Yalın, Serap Arbak, Feriha Ercan

Pages : 29-32

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Publication Date : 2016-12-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate time-related ultrastructural alterations in the rat liver during Euro-Collins perfusion and storage. Material-Methods: Rat liver pieces were placed in cold insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(4°C); Euro-Collins solution and stored for 0, 3, 6 and 12 hour periods. Morphologic investigations were performed using electron microscopy. Results: Electronmicrographs from the 3 hour and 6 hour perfusions showed a slight degree of hepatocellular degeneration. Extremely swollen and degenerated hepatocytes were observed at the 12th hour of preservation period. Conclusion: It is concluded that the safe storage period for the rat liver in Euro-Collins solution is less than 12 hours. Key Words: Liver, tissue preservation, Euro- Collins solution, ultrastructure
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