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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Experimental study of electrolysis-induced hepatic necrosis |
Author: | Robertson, G. Wemyss-Holden, S. Dennison, A. Hall, P. Baxter, P. Maddern, G. |
Citation: | British Journal of Surgery, 1998; 85(9):1212-1216 |
Publisher: | BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD |
Issue Date: | 1998 |
ISSN: | 0007-1323 1365-2168 |
Statement of Responsibility: | G. S. M. Robertson, S. A. Wemyss-Holden, A. R. Dennison, P. De La M. Hall, P. Baxter, and Professor G. J. Maddern |
Abstract: | Background: One of the most promising but unexplored methods for treating patients with irresectable liver tumours is electrolysis. This study examined the effect of increasing ‘current dose’ on the volume of the lesion induced in normal rat liver. Methods: A direct current generator, connected to platinum electrodes implanted in the rat liver, was used to examine the effect of (1) varying current doses from 1 to 5 coulombs and (2) electrode separation (2 or 20 mm), on the volume of liver necrosis. Results: There was a significant correlation (P < 0·001) between the current dose and the volume of necrosis produced for each electrode separation. Placing the electrodes 2 mm apart resulted in smaller total volumes of necrosis than placing them 20 mm apart when anode lesions were significantly larger than cathode lesions (P < 0·05). Liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase) were significantly raised 1 day after treatment (P < 0·001) and predicted the total volume of hepatic necrosis (P < 0·001). Conclusion: Predictable and reproducible areas of liver necrosis are produced with electrolysis. If these results extrapolate to larger animal models, this technique has potential for patients with irresectable primary and secondary liver tumours. |
Keywords: | Electrolysis Liver -- Diseases Necrosis |
Description: | Article first published online: 13 JAN 2003 |
Rights: | © 1998 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd |
DOI: | 10.1046/j.1365-2168.1998.00806.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2168.1998.00806.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Surgery publications |
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