Effects of Preemptive Epidural Infusion on Cytokine Response and Postoperative Pain in Pediatric Patients

Aim: Changes in the metabolic, endocrine, and immune systems caused by surgical trauma and pain are associated with increased concentrations of the biological mediators such as cytokines. Preemptive epidural analgesia may affect pain caused by surgical trauma and the corresponding neurohumoral respo...

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Main Authors: Ayşe Çiğdem Tütüncü, Emre Erbabacan, Özlem Dilmen Korkmaz, Birsel Ekici, Güniz Köksal M., Fatiş Altıntaş, Güner Kaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2013-12-01
Series:Haseki Tıp Bülteni
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Online Access:http://www.hasekidergisi.com/article_4707/Effects-Of-Preemptive-Epidural-Infusion-On-Cytokine-Response-And-Postoperative-Pain-In-Pediatric-Patients