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  • Title: Pathophysiological response of cytokines and vasoactive agents in patients undergoing total gastrectomy.
    Author: Shito M, Ueda M, Wakabayashi G, Endo M, Kitajima M.
    Journal: Eur J Surg; 1998 Feb; 164(2):115-8. PubMed ID: 9537718.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To investigate the involvement of vasoactive agents, endothelin (ET)-1, and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and the responses of cytokines in patients undergoing total gastrectomy. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: University hospital, Japan. SUBJECTS: 20 patients with advanced gastric cancer who had undergone total gastrectomy with lymph node dissection. INTERVENTIONS: Serum or plasma samples collected on the day before the operation, at the time of skin closure, and on postoperative days 1, 3, 5, and 7. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Concentrations of acute phase reactants, cytokines (interleukin (IL)-1, tumour necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin (IL)-6), and vasoactive agents (ET-1 and ANP). RESULTS: There were significant increases in concentrations of IL-6 and acute phase reactants postoperatively. ET-1 and ANP concentrations did not change significantly. CONCLUSION: There was no correlation between concentrations of the vasoactive agents ET-1 and ANP, and those of acute phase reactants or cytokines in serum or plasma in patients undergoing total gastrectomy.
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