The limited immunomodulatory effects of escharectomy on the kinetics of endotoxin, cytokines, and adhesion molecules in major burns

ESCHARECTOMY has been shown to improve the survival rates and the outcomes in burns. This observational study was conducted to assess the role of escharectomy on the inflammatory mediators in major burns. Seventeen ASA physical status II or status III adult surviving major burn patients were recruit...

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Published in:	Mediators of Inflammation
Main Authors:	Tae-Hyung Han, Soo-Yeon Lee, Jung-Eun Kwon, In-Suk Kwak, Kwang-Min Kim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2004-01-01
Subjects:	E-selectin Interleukin-10 soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 Thermal injury Tumor necrosis factor alpha Soluble vascular adhesion molecule-1 Burn wound excision.
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629350400003191