Immunomodulatory Effect of Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration during Sepsis: Preliminary Data

Introduction. Severe sepsis and septic shock are the primary causes of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), which is the most frequent cause of death in intensive care unit patients. Many pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), play a strategic role in septic syndr...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Servillo, Maria Vargas, Antonio Pastore, Alfredo Procino, Michele Iannuzzi, Alfredo Capuano, Andrea Memoli, Eleonora Riccio, Bruno Memoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/108951