Open AccessEffect of probiotics on the fecal microflora after radiotherapy: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Jaroslav Timko
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.217
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/0377-4929.116145
Subject(s) - feces , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , radiation therapy , fecal coliform , gastroenterology , biology , ecology , water quality
The development of gastrointestinal symptoms following pelvic radiotherapy depends on morphological and functional modifications of the intestinal epithelium after radiation. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of preventive administration of the preparation ''5'' Strain Dophilus and Hylak on the fecal microflora after radiotherapy in patients during radiotherapy.
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