Effects of Perioperative Probiotics and Synbiotics on Pancreaticoduodenectomy Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Post-pancreaticoduodenectomy infections cause mortality, morbidity, and prolonged antibiotic use. Probiotics or synbiotics may be advantageous for preventing postoperative infections, but their benefits on pancreaticoduodenectomy outcomes are controversial. This study evaluated the efficacy of probi...

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Main Authors: Gang Tang, Linyu Zhang, Jie Tao, Zhengqiang Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.715788/full