The Journal of surgical research, cilt.127, sa.2, ss.164-70, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)
Background. Translocating enteric bacteria have been suggested as playing a major role in the development of infections after partial hepatectomy. We investigated the effect of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on bacterial translocation. (BT) and intestinal mucosa as the first line of defense against BT.