The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Aug 2015
Observational StudyIntravenous immunoglobulin use in septic shock patients after emergency laparotomy.
The role of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as an adjunctive treatment for abdominal sepsis remains controversial. ⋯ There may be no significant association between IVIG use and mortality in mechanically ventilated septic shock patients after emergency laparotomy.