Randomized controlled trial of live lactobacillus acidophilus plus bifidobacterium bifidum in prophylaxis of diarrhea during radiotherapy in cervical cancer patients

• Main Authors: Imjai Chitapanarux, Taned Chitapanarux, Patrinee Traisathit, Sudkaneung Kudumpee, Ekkasit Tharavichitkul, Vicharn Lorvidhaya
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=77951800189&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/51073
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Radiation-induced diarrhea is frequently observed during pelvic radiotherapy. This study was performed to determine the ability of a probiotic containing live lactobacillus acidophilus plus bifidobacterium bifidum to reduce the incidence of radiation-induced diarrhea in locally advanced...