Recurrent Bacteremia, a Complication of Cyanoacrylate Injection for Variceal Bleeding: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature. (16th August 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galperine, T.; Flateau, C.; Venon, M. D.; Lescure, F. X.; Béraud, G.; Said Ibrahim, T.; Delisle, F.; Durand, F.; Faure, K.; Pialoux, G.; Guery, B.
• Other Names: Badley Andrew D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2009(2009)
• Publication Date: 2009-08-16
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2009/407053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : 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. According to recent data, prophylactic antibiotics should be further investigated for patients with bleeding varices undergoing cyanoacrylate injection.