Serum Nitric Oxide Levels in Experimental Intestinal Ischemia

Serum nitric oxide (NO) levels were investigated as a marker of acute intestinal ischemia in an experimental model. Forty rabbits were divided into five groups: Sham laparotomy group (control) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) ligation groups for 30, 60, 120, and 180 minutes. We found statistically significant elevations in serum NO levels in SMA ligation groups when compared to controls (p