Research Article

Effects of Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation on the Systemic Inflammatory Response and the Need for Transfusion after Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery

Table 9

Levels of neutrophil elastase.

Group CGroup M

Neutrophil elastase (pg/ml)Preop81.4 ± 23.3483.48 ± 46.08
CPB 30th minute104.29 ± 40.21108.12 ± 66.54
Postop-6th hour137.85 ± 97.16152.96 ± 136.33
Postop-24th hour97.88 ± 36.42107.93 ± 49.70
Postop-48th hour80.77 ± 40.2981.51 ± 59.54