Surgical Models of Gastroesophageal Reflux with Mice

Journal of Visualized Experiments : JoVE
Jinxi HeXiaoxin Chen

Abstract

Multiple surgical procedures have been reported to induce gastroesophageal reflux in animals. Herein, we report three surgical models with mice aiming to induce reflux of gastric contents, duodenal contents or mixed contents. Surgical procedures and general principles have been described in detail. A researcher with surgical experience should be able to grasp the technique after a short period of practice. After surgery, most mice can survive and develop reflux esophagitis similar to that in humans. However, it should be noted that histological differences between mouse and human esophagus are the inherent limitations of these surgical models. If used for research on Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma, these procedures may need to be combined with genetic modifications.

Citations

Feb 23, 2020·Frontiers in Neurology·Lauren WelbyTeresa E Lever

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