Irish journal of medical science
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, the main cause of chronic gastritis, increases gastric cancer risk. Antibiotics-based H. pylori eradication treatment is 90% effective. However, it is expensive and causes side effects and antibiotic resistance. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) could present a low-cost, large-scale alternative solution to prevent or decrease H. pylori colonization. ⋯ LAB extracts could inhibit the bacterial adhesion and invasion, gastric inflammation and DNA fragmentation induced by Helicobacter pylori.
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A variety of free flaps have been successfully used for mandible reconstruction. The iliac crest has similar dimensions and form to the lateral mandible. The success rate and complication rate of deep circumflex iliac artery flap transplants had no significant difference to those of other microvascular bone transplants. ⋯ Our results show that deep circumflex iliac artery is a reliable method for reconstructing hemimandibular body defects with an acceptably low rate of morbidity. The iliac crest is a safe foundation for the placement of osseointegrated implants, which enable good reconstruction and further improve life quality of patients.