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Catheterization of Intestinal Loops in Ruminants
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2009
We describe a novel surgical method for catheterizing 'intestinal loops' within the ileum of sheep. Once animals have recovered from surgery and have cleared antibiotics and analgesics, multiple treatments can be deposited directly in loops via the catheters.
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Measuring Pressure Volume Loops in the Mouse
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2016
This manuscript describes a detailed protocol for the collection of pressure-volume data from the mouse.
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Stability of Floating Vessels
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2023
Source: Alexander S Rattner and Kevin Rao Li Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The objective of this experiment is to demonstrate the phenomenon of stability of floating vessels - the ability to self-right when rolled over to the side by some external force. Careful design of hull shapes and internal mass distribution enables seagoing vessels to be stable with low drafts (submerged depth of hull), improving vessel...
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Cardiac Pressure-Volume Loop Analysis Using Conductance Catheters in Mice
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2015
Cardiac pressure-volume loop analysis is the most comprehensive way to measure cardiac function in the intact heart. We describe a technique to perform and analyze cardiac pressure volume loops, using conductance catheters.
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The Arteriovenous (AV) Loop in a Small Animal Model to Study Angiogenesis and Vascularized Tissue Engineering
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2016
We describe a microsurgical approach for the generation of an arteriovenous (AV) loop as a model for analyzing vascularization in vivo in an isolated and well-characterized environment. This model is not only useful for the investigation of angiogenesis, but is also optimally suited for engineering axially vascularized and transplantable tissues.
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Its flexible, elastic silicone material allows it to pass around a vessel and provide controlled traction without requiring direct grasping. When secured or clamped, it holds the vessel’s position, helping maintain access and visualization during dissection or anastomosis. This temporary positioning supports precision while limiting manipulation of delicate structures.
Flexibility allows the loop to surround a vessel gently and conform to the operative field, while color helps distinguish the loop from anatomical structures. Together, these features support atraumatic handling and clearer identification during delicate work. Their practical value is greatest when surgeons need controlled retraction without losing visual separation between the device and surrounding tissue.
A vessel loop provides traction by encircling the vessel rather than requiring an instrument to grasp the vessel itself. This approach allows the surgeon to reposition or retract the structure while reducing direct manipulation. The distinction is important in procedures where maintaining visualization and preserving precise control over delicate vascular anatomy are priorities.
The loop is passed around the identified vessel, then secured or clamped to maintain the desired position. Gentle traction can improve exposure and keep the vessel accessible while the surgeon performs dissection or anastomosis. Because the device remains flexible and temporary, its placement supports controlled positioning without permanently altering the operative field.
Vessel loops can support vascular, general, and microsurgical procedures that require vessel identification, dissection, anastomosis, or tissue retraction. Their usefulness comes from combining temporary positioning with improved visualization. In these settings, the device helps organize the surgical field and gives the surgeon a way to maintain access while working around blood vessels or other delicate structures.
In microsurgical and vascular settings, vessel loops can contribute to clearer visualization, controlled traction, and more precise access to the operative site. They also help distinguish structures through their color and allow temporary control of a vessel’s position. These effects support delicate dissection and anastomosis while reducing unnecessary manipulation during the procedure.