Abstract
Summary
A method has been described for estimating changes in gastric blood flow by direct measurement of gastric venous return through the splenic vein. Blood flow, attending depression of gastric wall temperature to 15–16°C was decreased by a mean value of 66.2% in those animals where some venous collateral was retained and by 68% where total venous isolation was achieved. Flows increased to 48°C. Return of gastric wall temperature to 38°C was followed by restitution of flows to approximately control levels.
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