Effects of Intra-abdominal Hypertension on Hepatic Energy Metabolism in a Rabbit Model

Abstract

At an intra-abdominal pressure of 20 mm Hg, a slight decrease in sinusoidal flow did not affect hepatic energy level. At 30 mm Hg, a reduced hepatic mitochondrial redox status and a decreased energy level were attributed to a decrease in sinusoidal flow in this animal model.