Prevention of sepsis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
Ora; ciprofloxacin was studied as a prophylactic antimicrobial agent in high- and low-risk patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. Ciprofloxacin appeared to be effective, good serum levels were attained, and the drug compared favourably on grounds of cost and convenience with a parenterally-administered cephalosporin.
Department of Medicine II, University of Southampton.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D002437:Cefazolin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D002437:Cefazolin