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ACE2 is known to be the causative protein that causes SARS-CoV-induced ARDS. We verified whether ACE2 was also associated with pneumonia after esophagectomy. In conclusion, the elevation of ACE2 levels on POD3 may predict the incidence of pneumonia.
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Elevation of postoperative ACE2 levels may be associated with the cause of postoperative pneumonia.
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This page is a summary of: Impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 levels on postoperative pneumonia after esophagectomy, Journal of Surgical Research, April 2018, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.12.023.
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