Plasma Somatostatin Levels Increase during Scoliosis Surgery, but Not Herniated Disc Operations: Results of a Pilot Study

Plasma Somatostatin Levels Increase during Scoliosis Surgery, but Not Herniated Disc Operations: Results of a Pilot Study

Somatostatin (SST) released from capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves in response to stimulation exerts systemic anti-inflammatory, analgesic actions. Its elevation correlates with the extent of tissue injury. We measured plasma SST alterations during spine operations (scoliosis and herniated disc) to...

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Main Authors: Balázs Sütő, Bálint Kolumbán, Éva Szabó, Sára Pásztor, Timea Németh, Teréz Bagoly, Bálint Botz, Erika Pintér, Zsuzsanna Helyes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
neuropeptides
pain
inflammation
tissue damage
scoliosis and disc herniation
Cobb angle
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/8/2154

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