Abstract
One hundred patients underwent anal dilatation for acute or chronic anal fissure during the period 1983-1984; white blood count, serum, muscle enzymes, and blood cultures were done. Positive blood cultures were found following the procedure in eight patients. A correlation based on serum enzymes, bacteremia, and trauma can be made. Prophylactic broad-spectrum antibiotics are recommended for patients at risk.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 304-305 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Diseases of the Colon and Rectum |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 1986 |
Keywords
- Bacteremia
- Dilatation, anal