Open AccessThe effect of curative resection on fecal microbiota in patients with colorectal cancer: a prospective pilot study
Author(s) -
Sung Chan Park,
Bun Kim,
Min Jung Kim,
Seung Jae Roh,
Jae Hak Kim,
Kyung Su Han,
Chang Won Hong,
Dae Kyung Sohn,
Jae Hwan Oh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of surgical treatment and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.559
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2288-6796
pISSN - 2288-6575
DOI - 10.4174/astr.2020.99.1.44
Subject(s) - fusobacterium , prevotella , fusobacteria , medicine , colorectal cancer , gastroenterology , prospective cohort study , biology , cancer , bacteroides , 16s ribosomal rna , bacteria , bacteroidetes , genetics
Although many studies have evaluated the association between intestinal microorganisms and the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), only a few studies have investigated the changes in microorganisms following curative treatment for CRC. The current study analyzed changes in intestinal microbiota following curative surgery in CRC patients.