Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology
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Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol · Sep 2013
Meta AnalysisUse of pro-/synbiotics as prophylaxis in patients undergoing colorectal resection for cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
To estimate the efficacy of pro-/synbiotics treatment in patients undergoing colorectal resection, a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted. ⋯ Based on the meta-analysis, perioperatively use pro-/synbiotics as prophylaxis in patients undergoing colorectal resection improved clinical outcomes. The best preventive strategy (including species and the optimal dose) of pro-/synbiotics should be considered in future meta-analyses.