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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2009; 15(36): 4571-4575
Published online Sep 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4571
Hemoperfusion with polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column improves liver function after ischemia-reperfusion injury
Hiroaki Sato, Kiyohiro Oshima, Katsumi Kobayashi, Hodaka Yamazaki, Yujin Suto, Izumi Takeyoshi
Hiroaki Sato, Katsumi Kobayashi, Hodaka Yamazaki, Yujin Suto, Izumi Takeyoshi, Department of Thoracic and Visceral Organ Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
Kiyohiro Oshima, Intensive Care Unit, Gunma University Hospital, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
Author contributions: Sato H, Oshima K and Takeyoshi I designed the research; Sato H, Kobayashi K, Yamazaki H and Suto Y performed the research; Sato H and Oshima K analyzed the data, and Oshima K and Takeyoshi I wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Izumi Takeyoshi, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Thoracic and Visceral Organ Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan. takeyosi@showa.gunma-u.ac.jp
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Received: July 3, 2009
Revised: August 3, 2009
Accepted: August 10, 2009
Published online: September 28, 2009
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