Long-term safety of fecal microbiota transplantation in Chinese children from 2013 to 2023: a single-center retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The gut microbiome plays a vital role in influencing various health conditions. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has emerged as a rapid, safe, and effective method for modifying the microbiome. However, there is a lack of long-term safety data regarding FMT in children. This study presents the largest single-center analysis of the long-term safety outcomes of FMT in pediatric patients in China, featuring a substantial sample size and an extended follow-up period to thoroughly examine its safety in children.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted on 813 patients who underwent FMT treatments at our hospital from December 2013 to December 2023. All FMT procedures adhered to standardized protocols. The safety of these treatments was retrospectively assessed

SUBMITTER: Xiao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912669 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature