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ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2026

Unraveling the Complexities of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.

Enrico Capuano, Angelo Del Gaudio, Enrico Celestino Nista, Sara Sofia De Lucia, Antonio Pellegrino, Giuseppe Cuccia, Angela Saviano, Carmine Petruzziello, Veronica Ojetti

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Review in Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Enrico CapuanoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Angelo Del GaudioDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Enrico Celestino NistaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Sara Sofia De LuciaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Antonio PellegrinoOspedale Verris delli Ponti Scorrano ASL Lecce, 73020 Scorrano, Italy.
Giuseppe CucciaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0004-8766-5108
Angela SavianoDepartment of Emergency, Anesthesiological, and Reanimation Sciences, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Carmine PetruzzielloOspedale San Carlo di Nancy, GVM Research, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1025-1092
Veronica OjettiOspedale San Carlo di Nancy, GVM Research, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8953-0707

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This narrative review explores the intricate dynamics of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a condition marked by an excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine. We delve into the multifaceted etiology of SIBO, including its associations with gastrointestinal disorders, motility issues, and alterations in gut architecture. The review examines current diagnostic methodologies, emphasizing the distinctions between breath testing and direct aspiration techniques. Furthermore, we assess the various treatment approaches, ranging from antibiotics and dietary modifications to emerging therapeutic options. By synthesizing the latest research findings, we aim to enhance understanding of SIBO's implications for gut health and provide insights into effective management strategies.

Indexed as

Blind Loop SyndromeGastrointestinal MicrobiomeIntestine, SmallAnti-Bacterial AgentsBreath TestsHumansProbioticsAnti-Bacterial Agentsgut microbiotaprobioticsSIBOsmall intestine

Identifiers

PMID41901567
PMCPMC13028015

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