| What is the infection risk of oesophageal dilatations? | |
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PMID: 9835433 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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CONCLUSION: Oesophageal dilatation is associated with a high incidence of bacteraemia. The organisms most commonly responsible were alpha-haemolytic streptococci. We recommend the use of antibiotic prophylaxis as a routine measure prior to oesophageal dilatation. |
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Authors:
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A Bautista-Casasnovas; R Varela-Cives; E Estévez Martínez; J A Jardón Bahía; P R Barca; T Dargallo Carbonell; A Villanueva Jeremias; S Cadranel; R Tojo |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of pediatrics Volume: 157 ISSN: 0340-6199 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Pediatr. Publication Date: 1998 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-01-29 Completed Date: 1999-01-29 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7603873 Medline TA: Eur J Pediatr Country: GERMANY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 901-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago of Compostela, Spain. pdbautis@uscmail.usc.es |
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Bacteremia
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etiology* Burns, Chemical / complications Child Child, Preschool Dilatation / adverse effects* Esophageal Stenosis / chemically induced, therapy* Female Humans Male Prospective Studies |
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Eur J Pediatr. 2000 Jan-Feb;159(1-2):136
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