Acute effect of hemodialysis on serum levels of the proinflammatory cytokines

• Main Authors: Mehmet Tarakçıoğlu (Author), Ayşe Binnur Erbağci (Author), Celalettin Usalan (Author), Rukiye Deveci (Author), Ramazan Kocabaş (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chronic inflammation is a common feature of end-stage renal disease, which carries a heightened risk of atherosclerosis and other co-morbid conditions. Dialysis treatment per se can bring additional risk factors for inflammation, such as increased risk of local graft and fistula infections, impure d...