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Endoscopy 1983; 15(5): 289-290
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021536
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The Incidence of Bacteremia after Outpatient Hurst Bougienage in the Management of Benign Esophageal Stricture

T.P. Yin, R. Ellis, A.W. Dellipiani
  • Gastrointestinal Unit, North Tees General Hospital, Stockton, Cleveland, TS19 8PE, U.K.
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Transient bacteremia occurs in a variety of gastrointestinal procedures. Of 13 patients with a benign esophageal stricture treated as out-patients by the passage of Hurst mercury bougies only one developed transient bacteremia which occurred five minutes after dilation. We do not therefore recommend routine antibiotic prophylaxis for patients undergoing this type of management. Attention should be given to the manner in which dilators are cleaned and stored.

Key words:

Benign esophageal strictures - Outpatient Hurst mercury bougienage - Transient bacteremia

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