Does laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication with carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum preserve cell-mediated immunity in an immature animal model?
These data suggest a transient suppression of cell-mediated immunity in open procedures when compared with laparoscopic interventions using CO(2) in a pediatric animal model. In addition, the type of gas used during laparoscopy also may modulate this transient immunosuppression.
Twelve weeks of CLA supplementation had no effect on selected markers of atherosclerosis in obese and overweight women.