Intramedullary nailing of the femur and the systemic activation of monocytes and neutrophils

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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Main Authors: Koenderman Leo, Hietbrink Falco, Leenen Luke PH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Trauma
ARDS
neutrophils
tissue damage
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/6/1/34

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