Gut microbiota in neonates with congenital gastrointestinal surgical conditions: a prospective study

There is limited information on gut microbiota of neonates with congenital gastrointestinal surgical conditions (CGISCs) available. This study compared stool microbiota and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) of 37 term infants with CGISCs with 36 term healthy infants (HIs). Two stool samples were collected from each infant: as soon as possible after birth (week 1) and 10–14 days of life (week 2). Bacterial richness and alpha diversity were...