Research Article

A Novel Mouse Model of Peritoneal Dialysis: Combination of Uraemia and Long-Term Exposure to PD Fluid

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5/6 nephrectomy: surgical procedure. (a) Through the laparotomy the left kidney was released from its capsule by using surgical forceps and wet cotton swabs. (b) Left kidney was released from the capsule. (c) A monopolar electric blade was used to impair the anterior and posterior 1/3 part of the kidney. (d) A total ligation with insoluble suture was applied, which included the kidney vein, artery, and urethra. (e) Right kidney was totally removed from the body. (f) Both muscle layer and skin were closed by continuous sutures.
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