Prolonged Continuous or Intermittent Vascular Inflow Occlusion During Hemihepatectomy in Pigs

Abstract

Intermittent hepatic vascular inflow occlusion during prolonged liver ischemia in pigs resulted in less microcirculatory and hepatocellular injury, compared to continuous occlusion. Intermittent clamping is preferable when prolonged periods of vascular inflow occlusion are applied during liver resections.