Brain death induces inflammation in the donor intestine.

BACKGROUND: Brain death donors are frequently used for transplantation. Previous studies showed that brain death (BD) negatively affects the immunological and inflammatory status of both liver and kidney. Because the intestine is increasingly used as a donor organ and no information on effects of B...

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Main Authors: Koudstaal, L, 't Hart, N, Ottens, P, van den Berg, A, Ploeg, R, van Goor, H, Leuvenink, H
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2008