Short Passive Cooling Protects Rats During Hepatectomy by Inducing Heat Shock Proteins and Limiting the Induction of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines

摘要

BackgroundProlonged hepatic warm ischemia during surgery remains a significant problem, particularly in the setting of liver resection and reduced remaining liver mass. The goal of the present study is to evaluate the effect of passive cooling caused by exposure to ambient conditions on hepatic injury in rats during warm ischemia followed by hepatectomy.