Intramedullary nailing of the femur and the systemic activation of monocytes and neutrophils
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Trauma such as found patients with femur fractures, induces a systemic inflammatory response, which ranges from mild SIRS to ARDS. Neutrophils (i.e. PMN) play an important role in the pathogenesis of this inflammatory condition. Addi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-10-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.wjes.org/content/6/1/34 |