Mortality analysis of Aeromonas hydrophila infection in hepato ‐biliary pancreatic surgery: multicenter retrospective observational study

ConclusionsIsolation ofA. hydrophila was low in our cases of HBP surgery, but the condition of some patients deteriorated rapidly by this infection. Although there could be several bacterial infections during management of HBP surgery,A. hydrophila should not be overlooked. Preparation of appropriate prophylactic antibiotics may prevent or reduce mortality.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - July 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Masaki Ueno, Hiroya Iida, Masaki Kaibori, Koji Komeda, Shigekazu Takemura, Takehiro Noda, Hisashi Ikoma, Takeo Nomi, Shinya Hayami, Fumitoshi Hirokawa, Shogo Tanaka, Kousuke Matsui, Morihiko Ishizaki, Ryo Morimura, Daisuke Hokuto, Hidetoshi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research