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Review
. 2020 Oct;30(4):745-762.
doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.06.007. Epub 2020 Aug 3.

The Endoscopy Patient as a Vector and Victim

Brian P H Chan  1 , Tyler M Berzin  2
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The Endoscopy Patient as a Vector and Victim

Brian P H Chan et al. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2020 Oct.

Abstract

Patient and procedural factors can increase the risk of infectious adverse events during endoscopy. Prophylactic antibiotic use must be judicious and individualized in the era of antibiotic resistance. New and emerging procedures require high-quality studies to elucidate appropriate risk profiles.

Keywords: Adverse Events; Endoscopy; Infection; Prophylaxis.

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Conflicts of interest Dr T.M. Berzin is a consultant for Boston Scientific and Fujifilm.

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