Splenectomy is associated with altered leukocyte kinetics after severe trauma

Splenectomy is associated with altered leukocyte kinetics after severe trauma

Abstract Background Inadequate activation of the innate immune system after trauma can lead to severe complications such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome. The spleen is thought to modulate the cellular immune system. Furthermore, splenectomy is associate...

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Main Authors: Michel Paul Johan Teuben, Arne Hollman, Taco Blokhuis, Roman Pfeifer, Roy Spijkerman, Henrik Teuber, Hans-Christoph Pape, Luke Petrus Hendrikus Leenen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Trauma
Spleen
Splenectomy
Inflammation
Leukocytes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-021-00497-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-021-00497-8

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