Abstract | BACKGROUND: The effect of steroids against inflammatory mediators is well known, but its benefit and adverse effect on the postoperative clinical course are uncertain after esophageal resection for carcinoma. METHODS: Forty-three cases undergoing esophageal resection for carcinoma were studied retrospectively. Twenty-six cases, given corticosteroids during operation or first postoperative day, were classified as the steroid group, and the other 17 cases were defined as the control group. Postoperative courses, complications, and outcomes were compared between these 2 groups. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Hotaka Kumano, Yu Tanaka, Yuko Yamada, Yuri Yamamoto, Tohru Kamiya, Naoko Ishimura, Makoto Nishiwada |
Journal | Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
(Masui)
Vol. 52
Issue 7
Pg. 722-8
(Jul 2003)
ISSN: 0021-4892 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 12910971
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Methylprednisolone
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Topics |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
(pharmacology)
- Aged
- Anastomosis, Surgical
- Esophageal Neoplasms
(physiopathology, surgery)
- Esophagectomy
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Methylprednisolone
(pharmacology)
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Postoperative Period
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
(prevention & control)
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