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[Transitory bacteremia following rectoscopy?].
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Rectoscopies did not cause transient bacteriaemia in patients. Consultation with an internist is only recommended for patients with carditis before the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Rectoscopy is a common diagnostic procedure.
- The risk of bacteriaemia following rectoscopy is a clinical concern.
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence of transient bacteriaemia after rectoscopy.
- To identify patient groups requiring pre-procedural medical consultation.
Summary:
- Venous blood samples and blood cultures were analyzed from patients undergoing rectoscopy.
- No evidence of transient bacteriaemia was detected in any patient.
- Pre-procedural internist consultation is advised solely for patients with carditis.
Impact:
- This study clarifies the low risk of bacteriaemia associated with rectoscopy.
- Provides evidence-based guidance on pre-procedural consultations, optimizing patient care and resource allocation.