Review
Research progress on fecal microbiota transplantation for hepatic encephalopathy
Su Qian, Zhang Li, Xu Nan, Li Jiabin
Published 2023-10-25
Cite as Inter J Epidemiol Infect Dis, 2023, 50(5): 360-364. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn331340-20221219-00269
Abstract
Hepatic encephalopathy is a common complication and the main cause of death in patients with liver cirrhosis or liver failure, and it often recurrences after medication. Human intestinal microbiota comprises diverse species and has large quantity, which is closely related to the immune system and the normal physiological function of intestinal tract. In recent years, there have been many reports of fecal microbiota transplantation in the treatment of various intestinal and extraintestinal diseases, such as recurrent Clostridium difficile infection, inflammatory bowel disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis and other diseases. The clinical research progresses of fecal microbiota transplantation in the treatment of liver cirrhosis or liver failure complicated with hepatic encephalopathy are reviewed in this article, so as to provide reference for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.
Key words:
Hepatic encephalopathy; Fecal bacteria transplantation; Effectiveness; Safety
Contributor Information
Su Qian
Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
Zhang Li
Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
Xu Nan
Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
Li Jiabin
Department of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China