Effect of leptin on healing of colonic anastomoses in rats

Tasdelen A., Algin C., Ates E., Kiper H., Inal M., Sahin F.

HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, cilt.51, sa.58, ss.994-997, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 58
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Dergi Adı: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.994-997
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.