Does Helium Pneumoperitoneum Reduce the Hyperinflammatory Response in Septic Animals during Laparoscopy?

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Laparoscopic cecal ligation and puncture showing (a) exposure of cecum; (b) clamping and traction of cecum into the elastic ligature (black arrow); (c) 30% sectioning of the cecal pouch; and (d) releasing of the fecal material into the abdominal cavity (white arrow).

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