Recurrent Bacteremia, a Complication of Cyanoacrylate Injection for Variceal Bleeding: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature

We report the first description of recurrent bacteremia in two patients after cyanoacrylate injection for gastric varices bleeding treated with antibiotics alone. Adapted and prolonged antibiotic treatment allowed a complete resolution of the infection with no relapse after more than 6 months. Accor...

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Main Authors: T. Galperine, C. Flateau, M. D. Venon, F. X. Lescure, G. Béraud, T. Said Ibrahim, F. Delisle, F. Durand, K. Faure, G. Pialoux, B. Guery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/407053
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