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<TIG> N-acetyl cysteine attenuates acute muscle injury following compartment syndrome.

Authors :
Kearns, S.R.
Moneley, D.
Condron, C.
Murray, P.
Kelly, C.
Bouchicr-Hayes, D.
Source :
British Journal of Surgery. May2001 Supplement 1, Vol. 88, p3. 3p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Evaluates the efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine in preventing acute muscle injury following compartment syndrome. Assessment of tissue neutrophil infiltration by myeloperoxidase activity; Correlation between myeloperoxidase activity and tissue oedema; Administration of N-acetyl cysteine.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MUSCLE injuries
*HOMOCYSTEINE
*COMPARTMENT syndrome

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071323
Volume :
88
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4938841

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