Activity of metalloproteinases and adiponectin in obese patients-a possible factor of incisional hernias after bariatric procedures.

CONCLUSIONS: The elevated serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 concentrations in obese individuals may be related to the higher incidence of incisional hernias in this population. PMID: 29308609 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29308609?dopt=Abstract

Source: J Zhejiang Univ Sci ... - January 1, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Szczęsny W, Kuligowska-Prusińska M, Dąbrowiecki S, Szmytkowski J, Reśliński A, Słupski M Tags: J Zhejiang Univ Sci B Source Type: research