EXPLORING THE ROLE OF FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANTATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ANAL FISTULAS
Abstract
The common and challenging anal fistula is a condition with the ability to impact patients’ life qualities greatly. Most often, surgical interventions which are used as standard treatments have high recurrence rates and postoperative complications. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been established in modern medicine as an alternative remedy for anal fistulas. The aim of this review article is to critically examine the existing evidence concerning the role of FMT in the treatment of anal fistulas including its efficacy, safety and possible modes of action.
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