Effectivity of current sterility methods for transgastric access NOTES procedures: Results of a randomized porcine study
A Eickhoff, S Vetter, D von Renteln, K Caca, G Kähler, JF Riemann, R Jakobs · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2009 · Heft 09
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Aims: Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging transluminal technique through which interventions are performed by entering the abdominal cavity through a natural orifice such as the stomach. Infection is a potential risk of the procedure and the potential pathogens are different than with skin incisions. Currently, there is limited data regarding prophylactic treatment with antibiotics, topical antimicrobial lavage and proton-pump-inhibitor (PPI) therapy for transgastric notes. Methods: Prospective randomized study with 16 pigs. 8 pigs received the following preparation: 40mg Esome…