Fecal microbiota transplantation via nasogastric tube for recurrent clostridium difficile infection in pediatric patients.

Fecal microbiota transplantation for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection: a systematic review.

GOAL By systematic review, we assessed the impact of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for the treatment of Clostridium difficile (CD)-associated diarrhea. BACKGROUND Fecal microbiota microbiota transplantation from a healthy donor into an individual with CD infection (CDI) can resolve symptoms. STUDY We conducted systematic searches in PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Cochrane Libr...

Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection treated with home fecal transplantation: a case report

INTRODUCTION Clostridium difficile infection causes severe diarrhea, abdominal pain and weight loss. A course of metronidazole is the initial treatment; however up to 40% of patients have at least one recurrence. Some patients have recurrent infections requiring further treatment with vancomycin, others need multiple courses of expensive treatment. Fecal transplantation has been proposed as an ...

Fecal microbiota transplantation in patients with cancer undergoing treatment.

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a technique used to restore the normal body flora to the gut in cases of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). It involves instillation of the stool of a healthy donor through a nasogastric tube or colonoscopy into the gastrointestinal tract of the patient. More research is needed to determine the parameters of FMT use in patients with cancer.

Perceptions of fecal microbiota transplantation for Clostridium difficile infection: factors that predict acceptance

BACKGROUND Despite the effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for treating recurrent Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection, some patients are reluctant to accept this therapy. Our study examined attitudes towards FMT and factors that contribute to patients' acceptance of this treatment. METHODS We distributed patient surveys at a Veterans Affairs hospital, a public h...

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for Recurrent/Refractory Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) in Pediatric Immunocompromised Patients: A Single-center Experience