The current place of probiotics and prebiotics in the treatment of pouchitis.

Authors :: Lichtenstein L
Avni-Biron I
Ben-Bassat O
Source :: Best practice & research. Clinical gastroenterology [Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol] 2016 Feb; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 73-80. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Feb 09.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Pouchitis is a common complication in patients undergoing restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis. Therapeutic attempts include manipulations of pouch flora composition. In this review, we bring together the evidence supporting the use of probiotics and prebiotics in pouchitis patients, to clarify the place of these treatments in current therapeutic regimens.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)