Prevention of Pulmonary Complications of Pneumoperitoneum in Rats

Prevention of Pulmonary Complications of Pneumoperitoneum in Rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) pneumoperitoneum facilitates the visualization of abdominal organs during laparoscopic surgery. However, the associated increase in intra-abdominal pressure causes oxidative stress, which c...

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Main Authors: Yasar Mehmet, Ozaydin Ismet, Karapolat Banu, Dumlu Talha, Yildirim Umran, Gezer Suat, Karapolat Sami, Iskender Abdulkadir, Kandis Hayati, Saritas Ayhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/14

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