Article
Carriage of Mediterranean Fever (MEFV) Mutations in Patients with Postpericardiotomy Syndrome (PPS).
The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ - 1 Sept 2017
Dechtman Ido-David, Grossman Chagai, Shinar Yael, Cohen Rinat, Nachum Eyal, Raanani Ehud, Livneh Avi, Ben-Zvi Ilan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Postpericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) is characterized by pleuro-pericardial inflammation, which occurs in patients undergoing surgical procedures involving the pleura, pericardium, or both. The syndrome is considered to be immune mediated. However, its pathogenesis is not fully understood. It has previously been demonstrated that the Mediterranean Fever (MEFV) gene, which is associated with familial...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
