Fig. 2

Analysis of CCL-3 and CCL-4. The average concentration and SEM (pg/ml) of CCL-3 (a) and CCL-4 (b) are shown during both steps of treatment and follow-up. Dark triangles display non-responders, and gray points indicate responders. Significant differences are indicated by a star (p < 0.05). Abbreviations: preoperatively (P), postoperative days (D), and weeks (W)