Fecal microbiota transplantation for post-surgical chronic constipation in an elderly patient: case report
A single elderly patient with refractory chronic constipation and surgically altered bowel anatomy showed symptomatic resolution after FMT.
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What the study showed
The abstract reports that a 65-year-old man with prior sigmoidostomy, enterostomy, and jejunostomy and an 11-year history of refractory constipation experienced complete resolution of abdominal distension and pain within 6 months of FMT. No recurrence was observed during follow-up.
How it was done
This is a single case report with no control group. FMT was applied after failure of conventional laxatives including lactulose, castor oil, and glycerin enemas.
Risk of bias
Single case report (n=1) with no comparator group, no blinding, and no detail on FMT protocol, donor selection, or exact follow-up duration. Causality cannot be established.
What this study does NOT prove
It cannot be concluded that FMT is effective for chronic constipation in elderly patients with altered anatomy or that the observed effects are solely attributable to the intervention.
In clinical practice
This finding does not support a change in clinical practice; FMT for chronic constipation remains experimental and requires controlled trials before any recommendation.
Limitations
Single case report (n=1) with no comparator group, no blinding, and no detail on FMT protocol, donor selection, or exact follow-up duration. Causality cannot be established.
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- 1.0 · 2026-07-20 — Auto-generated under Evidence Standard v1.0
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