Publications by authors named "Maria Fernanda Shinin Merchan"

Biliary drainage for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma (PCCA) can be performed either by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD). To date there is no consensus about which method is preferred. Taking that into account, the aim of this study is to compare Endoscopic Biliary Drainage (EBD) versus percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma through a systematic review and metanalysis.

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Article Synopsis
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing complications for patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
  • The review included 10 randomized controlled trials with a total of 1757 patients, assessing various outcomes like cholangitis, septicemia, and pancreatitis.
  • Results showed no significant difference in major complications between antibiotic and non-antibiotic groups, but antibiotic prophylaxis did reduce the risk of bacteremia by 7%.
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