Liver cirrhosis and antibiotic therapy but not TIPS application leads to a shift of the intestinal bacterial communities: A controlled, prospective study
Thomas Heller,
Daniel P. R. Herlemann,
Anabel Plieth
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesThe gut–liver axis is discussed to play an important role in hepatic cirrhosis. Decompensated liver cirrhosis is associated with portal hypertension, which can lead to a variety of complications. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an established treatment option for the complications of portal hypertension. In this study we focused on the effect of TIPS on intestinal microbial composition in cirrhotic patients.MethodsThirty patients with liver cirrhosis were compared to 18 health… Show more
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