Faecal microbiota transplantation for recurring Clostridium difficile infection in a patient with Crohn's disease and ileorectal anastomosis.
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is increasingly being used to treat refractory and recurring Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Although FMT appears to be safe and highly effective in patients with a preserved colon and immunocompetence, its use in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are on immunomodulating therapies is controversial. In particular, patients who have undergone colectomy may have different treatment responses to FMT. In this case report, we describe the successful use of FMT in a female patient aged 19 years with Crohn's disease who underwent ileorectal anastomosis following colectomy. She had recurrent CDIs that were refractory to metronidazole, pulse-tapered vancomycin and fidaxomicin treatments. She underwent 2 FMTs, which were performed via sigmoidoscopy; her mother served as a donor. Follow-up was conducted for 12 months and indicated sustained remission of CDI.
Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus Universitets Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
Asser Mathiassen
AM
Oppfeldt
Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus Universitets Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
Jens F
JF
Dahlerup
Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus Universitets Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
Lisbet A
LA
Christensen
Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus Universitets Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
Christian L
CL
Hvas
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