Neutrophil Elastase Inhibitor Following Liver Resection: A Matched Cohort Study.

Journal: Hepatitis monthly
Published Date: Nov 7, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sivelestat is a neutrophil elastase inhibitor (NEI) with positive impact on the respiratory complications in thoracic surgery. Based on the findings of a recent study, NEI may have a good response for avoiding ischemia reperfusion injury in liver resection.

Authors

  • Shintaro Yamazaki
    Department of Digestive Surgery, School of Medicine, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Tadatoshi Takayama
    Department of Digestive Surgery, School of Medicine, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Masamichi Moriguchi
    Department of Digestive Surgery, School of Medicine, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Yuki Hayashi
    Department of Digestive Surgery, School of Medicine, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Yusuke Mitsuka
    Department of Digestive Surgery, School of Medicine, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Nao Yoshida
    Department of Digestive Surgery, School of Medicine, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Tokio Higaki
    Department of Digestive Surgery, School of Medicine, Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan.

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