York Hospital

Microbiome-related interventions in benign anorectal disease: a systematic review of clinical evidence and implications for colorectal practice

Abstract Purpose Benign anorectal diseases, including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulae, and pruritus ani, are common causes of morbidity with variable treatment outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that microbial factors may contribute to disease pathophysiology and hea...