Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To evaluate the influence of major abdominal surgery on the plasma levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10). ⋯ In patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, plasma IL-10 levels were elevated during and after operation. IL-10 may modulate the inflammatory responses in the perioperative period.
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To assess the efficacy of ondansetron and the incidence of headache when used as prophylaxis for postoperative vomiting. ⋯ While ondansetron is an effective antiemetic with minimal adverse effects, the data obtained on the numbers needed to be treated calculation for prophylaxis of postoperative vomiting should be considered in future cost-effective strategies of postoperative management.