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Title:

Bacteriobilia in percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage: occurrence over time and clinical sequelae. A prospective observational study.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Rösch, T; Triptrap, A; Born, P; Ott, R; Weigert, N; Frimberger, E; Allescher, HD; Classen, M; Kamereck, K
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: In the diagnosis and treatment of biliary disorders, establishing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is an invasive procedure that can potentially lead to infectious complications in both the short and long-term. We therefore prospectively analysed the time course and spectrum of biliary bacteria in patients undergoing PTBD. METHODS: Forty-nine patients (19 F, 30 M; mean age 64 years) with malignant (65%) or benign (35%) biliary disorders were included, 20 of whom had...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Scand J Gastroenterol
Year:
2003
Journal volume:
38
Journal issue:
11
Pages contribution:
1162-8
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14686720
Print-ISSN:
0036-5521
TUM Institution:
II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik (Gastroenterologie)
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