Effects of partial hepatic venous congestion on hepatic hemodynamics and histology.

Background/aims: Extensive liver resection potentially causes hepatic venous congestion resulting in critical liver damage. The effects of partial hepatic venous congestion on hepatic hemodynamics and histology were studied.

Methodology: Male Wistar rats underwent hepatic vein ligation of left lateral lobe (35%) or left lateral and median lobes (70%).