Radiation enteropathy and leucocyte-endothelial cell reactions in a refined small bowel model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Leucocyte recruitment and inflammation are key features of high dose radiation-induced tissue injury. The inflammatory response in the gut may be more pronounced following radiotherapy due to its high bacterial load in comparison to...

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Main Authors: Osman Nadia, Thornberg Charlotte, Bäck Sven, Wittgren Lena, Adawi Diya, Riaz Amjid, Johnson Louis, Gadaleanu Virgil, Thorlacius Henrik, Jeppsson Bengt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-09-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/4/10