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What is suggested to be the primary mechanism of tissue injury in ischemic pancreatitis?
What is suggested to be the primary mechanism of tissue injury in ischemic pancreatitis?
What was the conclusion drawn from retrospective studies regarding pancreatic embolization?
What was the conclusion drawn from retrospective studies regarding pancreatic embolization?
What type of animals were used in the study for evaluating embolization procedures?
What type of animals were used in the study for evaluating embolization procedures?
How long were the pigs allowed to acclimate to the vivarium before the procedure?
How long were the pigs allowed to acclimate to the vivarium before the procedure?
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What mixture was used for sedation prior to the procedure?
What mixture was used for sedation prior to the procedure?
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What procedure was performed on the pigs under general anesthesia?
What procedure was performed on the pigs under general anesthesia?
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What was monitored daily by study personnel during the experiment?
What was monitored daily by study personnel during the experiment?
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What is a potential role of embolization in patients according to the study?
What is a potential role of embolization in patients according to the study?
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What was the main purpose of the study involving particle embolization of the pancreas?
What was the main purpose of the study involving particle embolization of the pancreas?
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What size particles were used for embolization in the study?
What size particles were used for embolization in the study?
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What was observed in the pigs as a result of the embolization procedure?
What was observed in the pigs as a result of the embolization procedure?
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What was the outcome regarding glucose tolerance in the pigs after 2 weeks?
What was the outcome regarding glucose tolerance in the pigs after 2 weeks?
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What pathological feature was consistently found in the pancreases of the pigs after necropsy?
What pathological feature was consistently found in the pancreases of the pigs after necropsy?
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How did the pigs' bowel habits change after the embolization procedure?
How did the pigs' bowel habits change after the embolization procedure?
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What conclusion was drawn regarding the impact of particle embolization on pancreatic function?
What conclusion was drawn regarding the impact of particle embolization on pancreatic function?
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What complications related to acute pancreatitis were present in the study's findings?
What complications related to acute pancreatitis were present in the study's findings?
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What was the purpose of using a 2.4-F Progreat microcatheter in the procedure?
What was the purpose of using a 2.4-F Progreat microcatheter in the procedure?
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Why was the dorsal pancreatic artery chosen as an embolization target?
Why was the dorsal pancreatic artery chosen as an embolization target?
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What kind of monitoring was performed on the animals post-embolization?
What kind of monitoring was performed on the animals post-embolization?
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What was the composition of the embolic agent prepared for the procedure?
What was the composition of the embolic agent prepared for the procedure?
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How were the animals' activity levels and food intake monitored?
How were the animals' activity levels and food intake monitored?
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Which two blood enzymes were sampled for testing after the embolization procedure?
Which two blood enzymes were sampled for testing after the embolization procedure?
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What was the duration of the post-procedural monitoring period for the animals?
What was the duration of the post-procedural monitoring period for the animals?
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What was performed after the 2-week monitoring period?
What was performed after the 2-week monitoring period?
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What was the primary observation during the monitoring period after the particle embolization in pigs?
What was the primary observation during the monitoring period after the particle embolization in pigs?
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What pathological finding was observed at necropsy after the embolization?
What pathological finding was observed at necropsy after the embolization?
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Which anatomical feature distinguishes the porcine pancreas from the human pancreas?
Which anatomical feature distinguishes the porcine pancreas from the human pancreas?
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What was the method used to maintain anesthesia during the procedure?
What was the method used to maintain anesthesia during the procedure?
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What laboratory analysis was performed on blood samples obtained from the pigs?
What laboratory analysis was performed on blood samples obtained from the pigs?
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Which medication was administered post-embolization for pain control?
Which medication was administered post-embolization for pain control?
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What type of blood samples were collected for the baseline serum analysis?
What type of blood samples were collected for the baseline serum analysis?
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What was the timing of the blood glucose measurements after dextrose administration?
What was the timing of the blood glucose measurements after dextrose administration?
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Study Notes
Embolization of the Pancreas
- Purpose: To explore the safety of particle embolization of the pancreas in a porcine model and assess impact on pancreatic function.
- Model: 14 female adolescent Yorkshire pigs weighing between 45 and 55 kg.
- Procedure: Particle embolization of the dorsal pancreatic artery was performed in all 14 pigs using 100–300-μm particles.
- Success: Embolization was technically successful in all pigs.
- Follow-up: All animals survived the 2-week follow-up without evidence of pain/distress.
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Results:
- Significant increases in amylase and lipase levels at 24 and 48 hours (P <.001), but normalized by 2 weeks
- Minimal change in glucose tolerance testing at 2 weeks
- Bowel habits remained unchanged without diarrhea
- Necropsy: All examined pancreases had fibrosis in the distal body and tail, without gross evidence of ongoing inflammation. All pancreases demonstrated fibrosis in the embolized portions without evidence of active inflammation in treated or adjacent pancreatic tissue.
- Conclusion: Particle embolization of the pancreas was feasible and tolerated by all tested pigs with transient amylasemia, lipasemia, and mildly impaired glucose tolerance but without clinical or histopathologic evidence of acute pancreatitis, and no evident impact on pancreatic endocrine or exocrine function.
Relevant Background Information
- Ischemic Pancreatitis: The primary mechanism of tissue injury in ischemic pancreatitis is oxidative damage during reperfusion, known as reperfusion injury.
- Recent Studies: Retrospective studies suggest that limited pancreatic embolization with coils or glue for pancreatic hemorrhage does not lead to moderate or severe pancreatitis.
Limitations
- The study was conducted on a small sample size of pigs.
- Further research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-ups is necessary to confirm the long-term safety and effectiveness of particle embolization for pancreatic tumors, bleeding, and endocrine dysfunction.
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This quiz examines a study on the safety and impact of particle embolization of the pancreas in a porcine model. Key findings include changes in enzyme levels, glucose tolerance, and histological results post-procedure. Test your understanding of this experimental approach and its implications for pancreatic function.
