Tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-1 alpha as predictors of survival in peritonitis: A pilot study

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-1 alpha as predictors of survival in peritonitis: A pilot study

Context: Peritonitis induces an inflammatory response characterized by the elevation of various cytokine levels. Included in this cascade of cytokines are tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α). The outcome of patient care may be associated with the pattern of elaboratio...

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Main Authors: Oludolapo Ola Afuwape, Omobolaji O Ayandipo, Modupe Kuti, T A Adigun, O K Idowu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Cytokines
outcome
peritonitis
Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2018;volume=24;issue=2;spage=107;epage=110;aulast=Afuwape

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