THE EFFECTS OF INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES OF RADIOACTIVE ELEMENTS ON THE ALIMENTARY CANAL (INCLUDING MOUTH, TEETH AND PERIODONTAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER VITAL ORGANS)

Abstract

The general purpose of this study was to study the effects of ingested radioactive substances on the gastrointestinal tract in general and the oral region in particular. More specifically it was deisred to determine whether lesions similar to those reported found in the stomach and intestine could be discerned in the mouth. A further purpose was to analyze the effects of local irradiation of the G. I. tract without the presence of an appreciable external irradiating source. In view of the plan to irradiate locally the alimentary canal it was also deemed worthwhile to analyze the effects of such irradiation on the thymus, spleen and adrenals which are so intimately concerned with stress.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1954
Accession Number
AD0046966

Entities

People

  • Hermann Becks
  • Howard M. Myers

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beta Particles
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Body Weight
  • Connective Tissue
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Fission Products
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Intestines
  • Large Intestine
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physical Properties
  • Small Intestine
  • Tissues

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  • Immunology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design