Obstructive jaundice promotes bacterial translocation in humans

Kuzu M. A., Kale I., Col C., TEKELİ F. A., Tanik A., Koksoy C.

HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.46, no.28, pp.2159-2164, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 28
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Journal Name: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2159-2164
  • Keywords: obstructive jaundice, humans, bacterial translocation, RETICULOENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION, SURGERY, BILE, GUT, MICROFLORA, TRACT, RATS, IGA
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Significant bacterial translocation was demonstrated following experimental biliary obstruction, however very little is known about the importance and the prevalence of gut-origin sepsis in obstructive jaundice patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the concept of gut-origin sepsis in obstructive jaundiced patients and its clinical importance.