Objective:To observe the morphologic changes of intestinal mucosa and bacterial condition of mesentery lymph node and ascites in cirrhotic and portal hypertensive rats, thereby to discuss the effects of different nutritional supports on the intestinal barrier function in these rats. Method: The cirrhotic and portal hypertensive model were made in 42 Wistar rats by CCL_4 subcutaneous injection and divided into four groups randomly: control group (n=l1), EN group (n=10), PN group (n=l 1) and EN+PN group (n=1...