Fecal transplant is a procedure to treat recurring clostridium difficile infections. Despite the procedure’s success rate — up to 90 percent — it’s not commonly performed because of the “yuck factor.” The procedure involves taking a stool sample from a donor with healthy gut bacteria and transplanting it into the gastrointestinal tract of the patient via a tube through the nose.
That “yuck factor” is precisely what earned Dr. Rubin a spot on the show. He will be featured in a segment looking at several health issues that have a “yuck factor” but are important to learn about.
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