Review
Research status of animal models about cirrhotic portal hypertension and its complications
Chen Min, Zheng Lei, Luo Meng
Published 2022-04-08
Cite as Chin J Exp Surg, 2022, 39(4): 801-805. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn421213-20211009-00778
Abstract
Portal hypertension (PHT) is developed from the increase of blood flow resistance into the liver after diffuse fibrosis, pseudolobular regeneration and abnormal hyperplasia of liver fibers. Further progress of the disease can cause complications including esophageal and gastric varices, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatopulmonary syndrome. It is of great significance to use suitable animal models to explore relevant physiopathology mechanisms and to find appropriate intervention methods. In this review, the common animal models of cirrhotic PHT and its complications in recent years were summarized. What’s more, the pros and cons of relevant models were evaluated to provide reference for the selection of animal models.
Key words:
Liver cirrhosis; Portal hypertension; Esophageal and gastric varices; Ascites; Hepatic encephalopathy; Hepatorenal syndrome; Hepatopulmonary syndrome; Model, animal
Contributor Information
Chen Min
Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
Zheng Lei
Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
Luo Meng
Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China