The effect of surgery on free-radical reactions in patients with lung cancer
Khyshiktuev, B.S.; Khyshiktueva, N.A.; Darenskaia, S.D.
Voprosy Onkologii 42(6): 23-27
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0507-3758 PMID: 9123897 Document Number: 455844
The effect of surgery on free-radical reactions in patients with lung cancer was studied vis-a-vis extent of intervention. To this end, blood components and exhaled air condensate were monitored. Surgery was found to aggravate the imbalance in the "lipid peroxidation-antioxidants" system in those operated on. The data obtained make a case for application of antioxidants in complex treatment of lung cancer. Said parameters were evaluated versus incidence of early postoperative lung-pleura complications. Preoperative criteria for prognosis of postoperative complications have been worked out.