The effect of amifostine on bacterial translocation after radiation induced acute enteritis.
RatRadiationWistar albinoFemalen = 32 rats in four groups of 8Intraperitoneal200 ml/kg as printed in the source30 min before irradiation
Model: Acute radiation enteritis after 20 Gy abdominopelvic irradiation
Amifostine significantly reduced radiation-related bacterial overgrowth in the caecal content but did not significantly reduce bacterial translocation.
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