Annals of surgery
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To evaluate the effect of bombesin (BBS) and neurotensin (NT) on intestinal histopathology, intestinal oxidative stress, and endotoxemia in experimental obstructive jaundice. ⋯ Administration of BBS or NT in bile duct-ligated rats exerts beneficial effects on intestinal oxidative stress, cell proliferation, apoptosis, and endotoxemia. This observation might be of potential value in patients with extrahepatic cholestasis.