The Post-Surgical Inflammatory Response Provokes Enhanced Tumour Recurrence: A Crucial Role for Neutrophils

Background/Aims: Peritoneal trauma activates a cascade of peritoneal defence mechanisms responsible for postoperative intra-abdominal tumour recurrence. After peritoneal trauma, inflammatory cells and soluble factors are present in the abdominal cavity and can be captured in lavage fluids. The prese...

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