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[Bacterial translocation and its surgical implications].

P Sileri1, G S Sica, C Rastellini

  • 1Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale, II Università degli Studi Tor Vergata, Roma.

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|November 11, 1999
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Bacterial translocation (BT) is the movement of bacteria from the gut to other tissues, potentially causing sepsis and organ failure. Understanding BT is crucial for high-risk patients, though more research is needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Bacterial translocation (BT) describes viable bacteria moving from the intestinal lumen through the gut barrier into deeper tissues and lymph nodes.
  • This process is implicated in systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, and multiorgan failure, particularly in critically ill patients.
  • Nosocomial infections are increasingly linked to enteric bacteria that translocate, highlighting the gut barrier's critical role.

Purpose:

  • To review and synthesize existing experimental and clinical studies on bacterial translocation.
  • To elucidate the occurrence, mechanisms, and effects of bacterial translocation in various clinical conditions.
  • To underscore the complex interplay of factors contributing to BT within the intestinal tract.

Summary:

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  • BT involves bacteria crossing the intestinal epithelial barrier, a phenomenon observed in surgical patients, trauma, burns, and immunosuppression.
  • Clinical evidence suggests that intestinal flora is a common origin for systemic infections in high-risk individuals.
  • While the relevance of BT is increasingly understood, further studies are required to fully clarify its relationship with sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of bacterial translocation research for clinicians and researchers.
  • Emphasizes the significance of gut barrier integrity in preventing systemic infections and organ dysfunction.
  • Identifies knowledge gaps and advocates for continued research into the mechanisms and clinical implications of BT.