Immunonutrition and cytokine response in patients with head injury

• Main Authors: Khorana J., Rerkasem K., Apichartpiyakul C., Sakonwasun C., Watcharasakslip W., Waniyapong T., Norasethtada T., Jittawatanarak K.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-61449244530&partnerID=40&md5=d1f96ea0c3d31cd00c737b42d4893259; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19253793; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2901
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: To investigate whether short-term postoperative immunonutrients feeding can modulate the level of cytokines in patients with head injury compared to standard enteral tube feeding formula. Material and Method: A randomized double-blind study was carried out on 40 moderate to severe head i...