The Effects of Epidural Block on the Distribution of Lymphocyte Subsets and Natural-Killer Cell Activity in Patients with and without Pain
- 1 February 2001
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health
- Vol. 92 (2) , 463-469
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00000539-200102000-00035
Abstract
Epidural block causes a transient and significant alteration of lymphocyte subsets and natural-killer cell activity regardless of pain status. Our results indicate that local sympathetic nerve block may be important in modulating an immune response.Keywords
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