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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2024; 30(43): 4672-4676
Published online Nov 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i43.4672
Portocaval shunts' role in gut microbiota and hepatic encephalopathy: The gut-to-brain pathway
Aysun Yakut
Aysun Yakut, Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul Medipol University Sefakoy Health Practice Research Center, İstanbul 38000, Türkiye
Author contributions: Yakut A designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript, wrote and edited the manuscript, and performed the literature review.
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Corresponding author: Aysun Yakut, MD, Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Istanbul Medipol University Sefakoy Health Practice Research Center, Tevfikbey District Maslak Cesme Street Kucukcekmece/Istanbul, İstanbul 38000, Türkiye. aysun.yakut@istanbul.edu.tr
Received: August 13, 2024
Revised: September 11, 2024
Accepted: October 9, 2024
Published online: November 21, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The gut microbiota (GM) has evolved with the host and has become an integral part of the human body. The GM is highly dynamic and changes depending on the person's diseases, diet, habits, living area, water sources and many other factors. Changes in GM abundance can affect some basic immunological, metabolic, structural and neurological functions of the human body. Therefore, the GM has important effects on both the physical and mental health of an individual. In this beautiful study by Zhao et al examining GM changes after trans-jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, the effect of the dynamic process in GM and its relationship with hepatic encephalopathy are beautifully described.