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Red blood cell transfusions can induce proinflammatory cytokines in preterm infants

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The risk of developing red blood cell (RBC) transfusion–associated necrotizing enterocolitis (TANEC) in preterm infants has recently been emphasized. Our aim was to assess changes in cytokine serum levels after… Click to show full abstract

The risk of developing red blood cell (RBC) transfusion–associated necrotizing enterocolitis (TANEC) in preterm infants has recently been emphasized. Our aim was to assess changes in cytokine serum levels after RBC transfusions in a cohort of very preterm infants to evaluate their possible proinflammatory effect.

Keywords: red blood; cell transfusions; blood cell; preterm infants

Journal Title: Transfusion
Year Published: 2017

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