The role of the hepatic artery in liver hemodynamics : quantitation and suggested mechanism
The hemodynamics of the liver with its dual blood supply is unique. The liver depends entirely on the hepatic artery to regulate total hepatic flow since the portal vein is unable to control inflow to the liver. The existence of stable hepatic blood flow is essential for the maintenance of hepatic f...
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University of Saskatchewan
2010
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| Online Access: | http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-05262010-112229/ |