Effectiveness of leukocytapheresis in suppressing the occurrence of surgical site infections following surgery for ulcerative colitis.

Itabashi, Michio

Effectiveness of leukocytapheresis in suppressing the occurrence of surgical site infections following surgery for ulcerative colitis. [electronic resource] - Surgery today 2008 - 609-17 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study

0941-1291

10.1007/s00595-007-3685-3 doi


Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Blood Cell Count
C-Reactive Protein--analysis
Colectomy--adverse effects
Colitis, Ulcerative--surgery
Female
Humans
Japan
Length of Stay
Leukapheresis--methods
Leukocyte Elastase--analysis
Male
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Surgical Wound Infection--prevention & control
Treatment Outcome