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Erschienen in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 6/2016

12.04.2016 | Original Article

Probiotics and Synbiotics Decrease Postoperative Sepsis in Elective Gastrointestinal Surgical Patients: a Meta-Analysis

verfasst von: Sudha Arumugam, Christine S. M. Lau, Ronald S. Chamberlain

Erschienen in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Ausgabe 6/2016

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Abstract

Background

The health benefits of probiotics and synbiotics are well established in healthy adults, but their role in preventing postoperative sepsis remains controversial. This meta-analysis assesses the impact of probiotics and synbiotics on the incidence of postoperative sepsis in gastrointestinal (GI) surgical patients.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search of all published randomized control trials (RCTs) was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar (1966–2015). Inclusion criteria included RCTs comparing the use of any strain or dose of a specified probiotic/synbiotic with placebo or a “no treatment” control group. The incidence of postoperative sepsis (within 1 month of surgery) and postoperative mortality were analyzed.

Results

Fifteen RCTs involving 1201 patients (192 receiving probiotics, 413 receiving synbiotics, and 596 receiving placebo) were analyzed. Overall, probiotic and synbiotic uses significantly reduced the risk of developing postoperative sepsis by 38 % (relative risk (RR) = 0.62, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.52–0.74, p < 0.001).

Conclusions

The use of probiotic/synbiotic supplementation is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing postoperative sepsis in patients undergoing elective GI surgery. Probiotic/synbiotic supplementation is a valuable adjunct in the care of patients undergoing GI surgery. Additional studies are required to determine the optimal dose and strain of probiotic/synbiotic.
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Metadaten
Titel
Probiotics and Synbiotics Decrease Postoperative Sepsis in Elective Gastrointestinal Surgical Patients: a Meta-Analysis
verfasst von
Sudha Arumugam
Christine S. M. Lau
Ronald S. Chamberlain
Publikationsdatum
12.04.2016
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Ausgabe 6/2016
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Elektronische ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-016-3142-y

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