The Effect of Cooling on Liver Function in Cats

Abstract

Abstract Liver function was followed by the elimination rate of glyceorol and ethanol and the hepatic uptake of Indocyanine Green. It was demonstrated that a 1° to 2° C reduction of the body temperature or cooling of the portal vein reduced the elimination rate of glycerol and ethanol, as well as the hepatic uptake of Indocyanine Green, about 40 per cent. The experimental findings may be explained by restricted distribution of blood flow in the liver and a corresponding reduction of the functional capacity.