Bacterial translocation to mesenteric lymph nodes is increased in cirrhotic rats with ascites
Garcia-Tsao G, Lee F, Barden G, Cartun R, West A. Bacterial translocation to mesenteric lymph nodes is increased in cirrhotic rats with ascites. Gastroenterology 1995, 108: 1835-1841. PMID: 7768390, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(95)90147-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMesenteric lymph nodesLymph nodesBacterial translocationCirrhotic ratsPositive mesenteric lymphRegional lymph nodesDevelopment of ascitesE. coli translocationStandard bacteriologic cultureCCl4 inhalationSpontaneous bacteremiaCirrhotic patientsMesenteric lymphSubmucosal edemaPassage of bacteriaRat modelBACKGROUND/Systemic circulationAscitesCecal wallNormal controlsIntestinal lumenCirrhosisSpontaneous infectionBacteriologic culture