A randomized double-blind trial on perioperative administration of probiotics in colorectal cancer patients

Authors :: Gianotti, L.
Morelli, L.
Galbiati, F.
Source :: Alternative Medicine Review. April 2010, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p92, 1 p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: AIM: To investigate whether probiotic bacteria, given perioperatively, might adhere to the colonic mucosa, reduce concentration of pathogens in stools, and modulate the local immune function. METHODS: A randomized, double-blind [...]

Subjects :: Care and treatment
Research
Health aspects
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms) -- Health aspects -- Research
Colorectal cancer -- Research -- Care and treatment
Cancer patients -- Health aspects

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