Liver-protecting effects of omega-3 fish oil lipid emulsion in liver transplantation

Figure 1 Pathology of liver biopsy of donor liver taken before transplantation. Mild steatosis was observed in donor liver. (Hematoxylin and eosin staining; paraffin-embedded 5 μm thick sections; ×200).

Figure 2 Histological appearance of the transplanted liver on day 9 after surgery. A: Extensive swelling, balloon-like degeneration and necrosis of hepatocytes, extensive congestion and bilirubin deposit were observed in the hepatic plasma in parenteral nutrition group; B: The results of histological examination were ameliorated markedly in the polyunsaturated fatty acid group. (Hematoxylin and eosin staining; paraffin-embedded 5 μm thick sections; ×200).