Roles of Oral, Gastric and Duodenal Microbiota in Liver Cirrhosis / 胃肠病学

ABSTRACT

With the development of gene sequencing, there are growing concerns on the role of digestive tract microbiota in liver cirrhosis and its complications. Most studies focus on the application of change of gut microbiota, probiotics and antibiotic therapy in liver cirrhosis, however, studies on oral, gastric and duodenal microbiota in liver cirrhosis are rare. This article reviewed the roles of oral, gastric and duodenal microbiota in liver cirrhosis for providing some new ideas for the treatment of liver cirrhosis and its complications.