Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and Interleukin-1 Alpha as Predictors of Survival in Peritonitis: A Pilot Study

Peritonitis induces an inflammatory response characterized by the elevation of various cytokine levels. Included in this cascade of cytokines are tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α). The outcome of patient care may be associated with the pattern of elaboration of these cytokines