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...
Main Authors: | Oludolapo Ola Afuwape, Omobolaji O Ayandipo, Modupe Kuti, T A Adigun, O K Idowu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Journal of Surgery |
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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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