Fecal microbiota transplantation for ulcerative colitis: a prospective clinical study

• Published in: BMC gastroenterology Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 116 - 12
• Main Authors: Tian, Yan, Zhou, Yan, Huang, Sisi, Li, Jun, Zhao, Kui, Li, Xiaohui, Wen, Xiangchen, Li, Xiao-an
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 04.07.2019; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Aged; Care and treatment; Colitis, Ulcerative - therapy; Fecal microbiota transplantation; Fecal Microbiota Transplantation - methods; Female; Gastrointestinal Microbiome; Health aspects; Humans; Intestinal flora; Intestinal microorganisms; Male; Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms); Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Remission Induction - methods; Treatment Outcome; Ulcerative colitis; China; Intestinal microorganisms; Intestinal flora; Fecal microbiota transplantation; Ulcerative colitis

Fecal microbiota transplantation may contribute to disease remission in ulcerative colitis; however, the factors that determine the effects of treatment remain unknown. The aim of the present study was to prospectively investigate the clinical efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation in patients...