Transmission of oral microbiota to the biliary tract during endoscopic retrograde cholangiography
Abstract Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) possesses a translocation risk of microbes to the biliary system. We studied bile contamination during ERC and its impact on patients’ outcome in a real-life-situation. Methods Ninety-nine ERCs were analyzed and microbial samples were t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-02721-7 |