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Human Peritoneal Immune Cell Populations in Abdominal Injury and Disease

The goal of this study is to determine whether a specific type of immune cells which we previously identified in mice is also found in humans, and to investigate its possible role in health, during disease and after injury.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Male, Female, Intersex

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
• Patients undergoing procedures that would involve removing peritoneal fluid (intra-peritoneal abdominal surgery or large volume paracentesis ) for clinical reasons.
• Age ≥ 18

Exclusion Criteria:
• Age <18
• Known pre-existing autoimmune disorder.

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
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Study ID: REB15-3265