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The study supports a filter role of liver against portal bacteremia as commonly seen in sepsis. The strength of this study is to provide direct sequential observations of liver histology after innoculation of bacteria into portal vein. Although providing a few possible mechanisms in their discussion, the authors did not provide direct evidence to support their hypothesis. Liver manifestions during sepsis can be multifactorial including but no limiting to direct injury from live bacteria and unstable hemodynamics. Cholestasis is often seen in sepsis, which was not observed in the current study.
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As a hepatologist, I receive consultation on patients with sepsis and liver enzyme abnormalities.
How to cite: Pan J . [Review of the article 'Liver Injury By Experimental Portal Bacteremia: Histogenetic Recovery Study In The Rat ' by Botticelli A].WebmedCentral 2011;2(12):WMCRW001268
The study supports a filter role of liver against portal bacteremia as commonly seen in sepsis. The strength of this study is to provide direct sequential observations of liver histology after innoculation of bacteria into portal vein. Although providing a few possible mechanisms in their discussion, the authors did not provide direct evidence to support their hypothesis. Liver manifestions during sepsis can be multifactorial including but no limiting to direct injury from live bacteria and unstable hemodynamics. Cholestasis is often seen in sepsis, which was not observed in the current study.
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As a hepatologist, I receive consultation on patients with sepsis and liver enzyme abnormalities.