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H J Shull, B M Greene, S D Allen

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    |August 11, 1975
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    Bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) is rare after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. This low-level risk does not contraindicate the procedure for most patients, with prophylaxis reserved for high-risk individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Procedures

    Background:

    • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a common diagnostic procedure.
    • The risk of bacteremia following endoscopic procedures is a concern for patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To prospectively investigate the incidence and level of bacteremia after upper gastrointestinal fiberoptic endoscopy.
    • To determine if factors like biopsy or mucosal abnormalities correlate with bacteremia.
    • To inform guidelines on antimicrobial prophylaxis for this procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 50 patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
    • Aerobic and anaerobic blood cultures collected before, during, and at 5 and 30 minutes post-procedure.
    • Bacteremia levels estimated using pour plates.

    Main Results:

    • Bacteremia occurred in 4 out of 50 patients (8%).
    • Positive cultures were observed at 5 and/or 30 minutes post-procedure.
    • The level of bacteremia was consistently very low.
    • Bacteremia did not correlate with biopsy performance or mucosal abnormalities.

    Conclusions:

    • The incidence of bacteremia after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is low.
    • Antimicrobial prophylaxis should be reserved for very high-risk patients only.
    • The minor risk of low-level bacteremia should not deter the use of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.