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1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online) |
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| Category |
Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Manuscript Type |
Clinical Trials Study |
| Article Title |
Gastroenterologist perceptions of faecal microbiota transplantation
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| Manuscript Source |
Unsolicited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Sudarshan Paramsothy, Alissa J Walsh, Thomas Borody, Douglas Samuel, Johan van den Bogaerde, Rupert WL Leong, Susan Connor, Watson Ng, Hazel M Mitchell, Nadeem O Kaakoush and Michael A Kamm |
| Funding Agency and Grant Number |
| Funding Agency |
Grant Number |
| Broad Medical Research Program at CCFA |
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| GESA IBD Clinical Research Grant |
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| Corresponding Author |
Michael A Kamm, Professor, Departments of Gastroenterology and Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital and University of Melbourne, Victoria Parade, Melbourne, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia. mkamm@unimelb.edu.au |
| Key Words |
Perceptions; Gastroenterologist; Clostridium difficile; Inflammatory bowel disease; Faecal microbiota transplantation |
| Core Tip |
This is the first study assessing the experiences, attitudes and practice of gastroenterologists towards faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) across a range of indications other than just Clostridium difficile infection. Despite general enthusiasm, most gastroenterologists have limited experience with, or access to, FMT. Views differ widely regarding the potential therapeutic role of FMT in various gastrointestinal diseases. Major concerns include lack of evidence and safety data, infection risk, aesthetic factors and possible lack of efficacy. There is limited familiarity with the current evidence base and appropriate indications for FMT highlighting the need for education on where FMT fits in to current clinical practice. |
| Publish Date |
2015-10-14 12:06 |
| Citation |
Paramsothy S, Walsh AJ, Borody T, Samuel D, van den Bogaerde J, Leong RWL, Connor S, Ng W, Mitchell HM, Kaakoush NO, Kamm MA. Gastroenterologist perceptions of faecal microbiota transplantation. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(38): 10907-10914 |
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http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i38/10907.htm |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i38.10907 |
