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[The treatment of intestinal diseases with Mutaflor. A multicenter retrospective study]

Fortschritte Der Medizin
|September 30, 1989
PubMed

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Mutaflor, a preparation of E. coli bacteria, demonstrated good to very good tolerance in over 90% of patients with bowel disorders. Treatment efficacy was rated highly by physicians and patients for both functional and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in digestive health.
  • Dysbiosis is implicated in various gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Probiotic interventions are explored for managing bowel conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Mutaflor in patients with functional and chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
  • To assess patient and physician-reported outcomes of Mutaflor treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter study involving 167 physicians documenting 1,074 patients.
  • Patients diagnosed with functional or chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Data collection focused on treatment tolerance, adverse reactions, and efficacy assessments.

Main Results:

  • Mutaflor exhibited good to very good tolerance in over 90% of cases.
  • Adverse reactions requiring intervention occurred in only 1.5% of patients.
  • Physician and patient assessments indicated good to very good treatment outcomes in 84% of functional intestinal disorder patients and 78% of chronic inflammatory bowel disease patients.

Conclusions:

  • Mutaflor is well-tolerated and effective for managing functional and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
  • The preparation shows a favorable safety profile with minimal adverse events.
  • Subjective assessments by physicians and patients support Mutaflor's therapeutic value in gastrointestinal disorders.

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