Bacteremia and Procalcitonin Levels in Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2013-08-01
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Summary
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a novel, promising endoscopic technique for achalasia
because it is safer and more effective than traditional Heller's myotomy. However, the issue
of antibiotic prophylaxis in POEM has evoked considerable controversy recently. Therefore, we
conduct this study to elucidate the status of POEM-related bacteremia and procalcitonin
levels in order to preliminary observe whether antibiotic prophylaxis is needed.