Microbiology & Immunology Publications
Title
Probiotic prophylaxis in predicted severe acute pancreatitis
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.