Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
1990 May;10(1):27-32.
Bacteremia Following Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy of Esophageal Varices
Abstract
- The incidence of transient bacteremia following esophageal variceal sclerotherapy (EVS) was evaluated in 29 patients. These 29 patients underwent a total of 83 sclerotherapy sessions.Prior to EVS, all instruments were sterilized. Blood cultures were drawn pre-EVS and post-EVS.All pre-EVS and post-EVS blood cultures were negative. In conclusion, it was found bacteremia following sclerotherapy is not easily developed, if a vigorous approach of using well cleaned equipment is used. Unless there is a cardiac prothesis or valvular heart disease, antibiotic prophylaxis is not warranted.
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