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Biliary bacteriology based on intraoperative bile cultures

P G Delikaris, P O Michail, G D Klonis

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Positive bile cultures during surgery correlate with higher rates of septic complications. This study advocates for preoperative antibiotics and routine bile cultures to prevent infections following extrahepatic biliary tract operations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Infections
    • Biliary Tract Surgery
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Extrahepatic biliary tract operations carry a risk of postoperative septic complications.
    • Infected bile is a likely source of intraoperative contamination leading to these complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence of positive bile cultures during extrahepatic biliary tract surgery.
    • To determine the correlation between positive bile cultures and the development of septic complications.
    • To advocate for preventative measures against surgical site infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of bile cultures from 174 extrahepatic biliary tract operations.
    • Tracking the incidence of positive cultures.
    • Monitoring the development of septic complications in patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Twenty-six percent of bile cultures were positive.
    • Patients with positive bile cultures experienced septic complications in 33.3% of cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Positive bile cultures during surgery are associated with a significant risk of postoperative septic complications.
    • Prophylactic preoperative antibiotic administration is recommended.
    • Routine intraoperative bile culture is advised to guide treatment and prevent infection.