Microbial flora in carcinoma of oesophagus. Issue 3 (March 1982)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Finlay, I G; Wright, P A; Menzies, T; McArdle, C S
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 37:Issue 3(1982)
• Page Start: 181
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 1982-03
• Subjects: Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.37.3.181
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : The microbial flora associated with carcinoma of the oesophagus was studied in 12 patients. Oesophageal mucosa was biopsied at thoracotomy and cultured under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. A heavy mixed growth of aerobic and anaerobic organisms was obtained in all patients. One-third of isolates were anaerobic. The flora was of oral origin. The most appropriate antibiotic combination in this study was ampicillin or penicillin with gentamicin and metronidazole.