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Association of a TNFbeta gene polymorphism with complications after major abdominal operations.
Shock (Augusta, Ga.) - 1 Jan 2003
Riese Jutta, Woerner Kurt, Zimmermann Patrick, Denzel Christian, Hohenberger Werner, Haupt Werner
Abstract excerpt
In injured patients, it has been shown that a polymorphism of the tumor necrosis factor-beta (TNFbeta) gene is related to the development of sepsis. We investigated the relation of TNFbeta gene polymorphism with the development of severe complications after elective major abdominal operations, and with production of TNFalpha perioperatively. In the present investigation, the Ncol polymorphism was studied in...
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