Propagation of myoelectric complexes and intestinal resection in dogs
Bueno, L.; Praddaude, F.
Comptes Rendus des Seances de la Societe de Biologie et de ses Filiales 172(1): 191-195
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9026 PMID: 150893 Document Number: 138634
The speed of propagation of the myoelectric complexes was studied in dogs after a single and a double transection of the jejunum. Results were compared with those obtained when a 50 cm segment of the bowel was isolated or removed. After a single transection, the passage through the anastomosis occurred with a delay of 15 minutes. The delay at this level was more than doubled when a second transection was performed 50 cm aborally, the total delay being then 65 minutes for the passage through the two anastomoses. After removal or isolation of a 50 cm jejunal segment, the delay was reduced to 45 and 49 minutes, respectively.