Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8722729 | HPB | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative surveillance RS-culture's positivity correlates to biliary colonization that occurs after PBD. IC and mortality after PD are associated with RS+. Preoperative RS can direct antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce morbidity and mortality after PD.
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Authors
Matteo De Pastena, Salvatore Paiella, Anna M. Azzini, Giovanni Marchegiani, Giuseppe Malleo, Debora Ciprani, Annarita Mazzariol, Erica Secchettin, Deborah Bonamini, Clizia Gasparini, Ercole Concia, Claudio Bassi, Roberto Salvia,