Fig. 6From: The effect of laparoscopy on mast cell degranulation and mesothelium thickness in ratsHistological findings of mesothelium thickness. The mesothelium is a layer of squamous cells below the glycocalyx. Due to increased pressure during laparoscopy, there was a decrease in the thickness of the glycocalyx in the liver, peritoneum, small intestine, and greater omentum. (100 × magnification).Back to article page