Local radiotherapy of exposed murine small bowel: Apoptosis and inflammation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preoperative radiotherapy of the pelvic abdomen presents with complications mostly affecting the small bowel. The aim of this study was to define the features of early radiation-induced injury on small bowel.</p> <p>Metho...

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Main Authors: Thornberg Charlotte, Bäck Sven, Wittgren Lena, Ohiami-Masseron Salomé, Johnson Louis, Polistena Andrea, Gadaleanu Virgil, Adawi Diya, Jeppsson Bengt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/8/1