Bacteremia in anal dilatation.
One hundred patients underwent anal dilatation for acute or chronic anal fissure during the period 1983-1984; white blood count, serum, muscle enzymes, and blood cultures were done. Positive blood cultures were found following the procedure in eight patients. A correlation based on serum enzymes, bacteremia, and trauma can be made. Prophylactic broad-spectrum antibiotics are recommended for patients at risk.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000293:injuries*; D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D004106:Dilatation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005401:Fissure in Ano / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / Q000097:blood; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase; D003402:Creatine Kinase