Risnes, Ivar Complement activation and cytokine and chemokines release during mediastinitis. [electronic resource] - The Annals of thoracic surgery Mar 2003 - 981-5 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 0003-4975 Standard No.: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04556-3 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsChemokine CXCL12Chemokines--bloodChemokines, CXC--bloodComplement Activation--immunologyComplement Membrane Attack ComplexComplement System ProteinsCoronary Artery BypassCytokines--bloodDrug Therapy, Combination--therapeutic useFemaleGlycoproteins--bloodHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHeart Valves--surgeryHumansInterleukin-6--bloodInterleukin-8--bloodMaleMediastinitis--diagnosisMiddle AgedPostoperative Complications--diagnosisPrognosisReoperationStaphylococcal Infections--diagnosis