Probiotic prophylaxis in predicted severe acute pancreatitis

Authors

Gregor Reid, The University of Western Ontario
Henk J. Busscher, The University of Western Ontario
Sunaina Sharma, The University of Western Ontario
Marc W. Mittelman, Toronto General Hospital
Stewart McIntyre, The University of Western Ontario

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1995

Journal

Surface Science Reports

Volume

21

Issue

7

First Page

251

Last Page

273

URL with Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/0167-5729(94)00006-9

Abstract

Applications of surface and physico-chemical techniques to the clinical setting, in particular related to the urogenital tract, have been sporadic, often concentrating on aspects of biocompatibility and interactions of blood cells with materials. In an era where billions of such devices are implanted annually, it is important to utilize such techniques to improve our understanding of material-host interactions. In an effort to encourage further such interactive investigations, this review will illustrate some practical biomedical examples where utilization of sophisticated surface-science techniques has provided valuable insight into interfacial events between host components, micro-organisms and material surfaces. Techniques to reduce bacterial infection and encrustations will be discussed, and suggestions given for future lines of enquiry. © 1995.