Effect of leptin on healing of colonic anastomoses in rats


Tasdelen A., ALGIN M. C., ATEŞ E., Kiper H., INAL M., Sahin F.

HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.51, no.58, pp.994-997, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51 Issue: 58
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.994-997
  • Keywords: leptin, colon anastomoses, STIMULATES PROLIFERATION, CELL PROLIFERATION, ENDOTHELIAL-CELLS, GROWTH-FACTOR, ISCHEMIA, ANGIOGENESIS, REPERFUSION, EXPRESSION, STARVATION, INTESTINE
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background/Aims: Anastomotic leaks are continuing to be the source of major morbidity in colorectal surgery. Previous studies have shown that leptin acts as a growth factor for several cell types. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of leptin on healing of colonic anastomoses in rats.