Peri-operative antibiotics acutely and significantly impact intestinal microbiota following bariatric surgery
Abstract Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for weight loss. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) involves the resection of ~ 80% of the stomach and was conceived to purely restrict oral intake. However, evidence suggests more complex mechanisms, particularly postoperative changes in gut...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77285-7 |