Hepathic, biochemical, hematological, and histological effects of the ultracavitation in rabbits livers

Abstract

Purpose: To collect data capable of pointing out the effects of the ultracavitation treatment on liver of rabbits after adipose tissue application, by means of histological analyses of the liver hematological and biochemical exams.Methods: This is an experimental study with 12 albino rabbits as sample, which were divided into 3 groups and submitted to a hypercaloric diet for one month. Subsequently, subjects underwent UCV treatment: 3 minutes, 30 W, continuous mode at 100%, every 2 ERAS = 441.02 J/cm2, intensity of 10w/cm2. They were then euthanized and underwent biopsy after 24 hours.Results: After 48 hours from the ultracavitation treatment, the animals’ livers presented greateamount of fat infiltration if compared to the amount presented 96 hours after the treatmenHowever, laboratory tests showed no alterations. Values were maintained within normal parameterof cholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.Conclusions: This study has identified that infiltrates may appear on livers after the treatment, deshigh hematological and biochemical tests results. The fat infiltrates reduction 96 h after treatmsuggests lower risks to animal health, if the period between applications is respected.