Abstract:Introduction: Patients with neutropenia are at increased risk for bacteremia and sepsis after endoscopy. According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against administration of prophylactic antibiotics prior to routine endoscopic procedures in patients with neutropenia. This study was conducted to assess the safety of gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures in patients with neutropenia and to compare outcomes between patient who recei… Show more
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