Effects of infliximab on bacterial translocation in experimental acute necrotizing pancreatitis
INDIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, vol.135, no.5, pp.656-661, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 135 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2012
- Journal Name: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.656-661
- Keywords: Acute necrotizing pancreatitis, bacterial translocation, infliximab
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background & objectives: Translocation of bacteria from the gut is an important factor in the development of septic complications and mortality in acute pancreatitis (AP). The present study was designed to assess the effects of infliximab treatment on bacterial translocation (BT) in experimental acute necrotizing pancreatitis.