Role of endotoxin and nitric oxide in the pathogenesis of renal failure in obstructive jaundice

Inan M., Sayek I., Tel B. C., SahinErdemli I.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.84, no.7, pp.943-947, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 84 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/bjs.1800840710
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.943-947
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background There is an increased incidence of postoperative renal failure in patients with obstructive jaundice. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of endotoxaemia and nitric oxide in this association.