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An Oral Fecal Transplant for Lunch?- Frankly Speaking EP 53

An Oral Fecal Transplant for Lunch?- Frankly Speaking EP 53

FromFrankly Speaking About Family Medicine


An Oral Fecal Transplant for Lunch?- Frankly Speaking EP 53

FromFrankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 29, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Treating recurrent C. difficile colitis can be difficult, but recent trials have demonstrated the benefit of treating with fecal transplantation. Questions exist, however, about around the best mode of administration. Listen to this week’s episode to learn about a recent RCT that compares oral and colonoscopic delivery methods and provides an answer.
 
Learning Objectives: 
Appreciate the current guidelines for treating recurrent difficile colitis
Understand the pharmacology of fecal transplantation
Learn about the latest research on how best to administer such treatment
Released:
Jan 29, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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