Journal article
Acetycysteine: An adjunct for renal protection in thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair
Abstract
Aim. Free radicals formed as the result of ischemic reperfusion injury contribute to renal damage in thoracoabdominal aneurysm (TAAA) repair. The objective of this study was to test the effectiveness of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a free radical scavenger, in reducing renal dysfunction in these patients. Methods. A cohort of 20 consecutive patients undergoing TAAA repair represented the treatment group. NAC, 600 mg, was administered per os or iv …
Authors
Cinà CS; Jhirad R; Laganà A; Hashem M; Clase CM
Journal
Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio Per Le Scienze Mediche, Vol. 163, No. 6, pp. 233–238
Publication Date
December 1, 2004
ISSN
0393-3660