Fig. 5From: Adverse effects of hydroxyethyl starch (HES 130/0.4) on intestinal barrier integrity and metabolic function are abrogated by supplementation with AlbuminEffects of different colloid containing solutions on endothelial and epithelial barrier integrity. Luminal FITC-dextran concentrations were measured by fluorometry every 15 min. Bars denote the mean ± SD. Albumin (N = 6), HES (N = 6), HES/Alb (N = 6). ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001Back to article page