Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Using Upper Gastrointestinal Tract for the Treatment of Refractory or Severe Complicated Clostridium difficile Infection in Elderly Patients in Poor Medical Condition: The First Study in an Asian Country

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Using Upper Gastrointestinal Tract for the Treatment of Refractory or Severe Complicated Clostridium difficile Infection in Elderly Patients in Poor Medical Condition: The First Study in an Asian Country

Background and Aims. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a highly effective treatment option for refractory Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). FMT may be challenging in patients with a low performance status, because of their poor medical condition. The aims of this study were to describe...

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Main Authors: Gweon, Tae-Geun, Kim, Jinsu, Lim, Chul-Hyun, Park, Jae Myung, Lee, Dong-Gun, Lee, In Seok, Cho, Young-Seok, Kim, Sang Woo, Choi, Myung-Gyu
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4835647/

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4835647/

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