Effects of intestinal ischaemia and reperfusion on the gut and liver
Intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion (IIR) injury is a life-threatening condition affecting adults and children. Common causes include acute mesenteric ischaemia, volvulus, intussusception, necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis and trauma. IIR triggers a cascade of inflammatory mediators, increases intestin...
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University College London (University of London)
2004
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.420535 |