Greg A. Turner
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View article: Distinct changes in the colonic microbiome associated with acute diverticulitis
Distinct changes in the colonic microbiome associated with acute diverticulitis Open
Aim The pathogenesis of acute diverticulitis (AD) remains incompletely understood, despite it being one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the colonic microbiome i…
View article: The impact of prolonged delay to loop ileostomy closure on postoperative morbidity and hospital stay: A retrospective cohort study
The impact of prolonged delay to loop ileostomy closure on postoperative morbidity and hospital stay: A retrospective cohort study Open
Aim There is increasing evidence that delayed loop ileostomy closure is associated with an increase in postoperative morbidity. In the context of a publicly funded health service with constrained theatre access, we review the impact of del…
View article: Rectal swabs are a reliable method of assessing the colonic microbiome
Rectal swabs are a reliable method of assessing the colonic microbiome Open
Both self-collected and clinician obtained rectal swabs are a reliable method of analysing the colonic microbiome. Obtaining specimens for microbiome analysis is often time-critical due to therapy, such as antibiotics, influencing the micr…
View article: The Epidemiology and Etiology of Right-Sided Colonic Diverticulosis: A Review
The Epidemiology and Etiology of Right-Sided Colonic Diverticulosis: A Review Open
Diverticulosis of the colon is a common condition in Western countries and most patients will remain asymptomatic, but some will present with symptoms of acute diverticulitis or bleeding. Our understanding of diverticulosis is evolving but…