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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via Colonoscopy for Recurrent C. difficile Infection
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JoVE Journal Medicine
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via Colonoscopy for Recurrent C. difficile Infection
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07:06 min

December 08, 2014

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Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:18Stool Preparation
  • 02:55Fecal Transplant via Colonoscopy
  • 05:15Clean Up
  • 05:45Results: FMT Outcomes
  • 06:32Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation via colonoscopy is a safe and effective treatment for recurrent and refractory C.difficile infection. A systematic approach to patient and donor screening, preparation of stool, and delivery of the stool during the colonoscopy will maximize therapeutic success.

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