Plasma ghrelin suppression as an early predictor for postoperative complications after pancreatoduodenectomy
Abstract
The gut peptide hormone ghrelin induces appetite and exhibits an anti-inflammatory effect. Serial perioperative changes in ghrelin have been examined in several surgical procedures, but few in pancreatectomy. The present study analyzed perioperative changes in plasma ghrelin levels after pancreaduodenectomy (PD).The study included 24 patients undergoing PD between May 2015 and January 2016 at Osaka University Hospital. Plasma ghrelin and...
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Title
Plasma ghrelin suppression as an early predictor for postoperative complications after pancreatoduodenectomy
Published Date
Jan 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
73 - 78
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