History of Cholecystectomy and Risk of Clostridium Difficile Infection

ConclusionsCholecystectomy is associated with mild increased risk of incident CDI, but this effect is not influenced by use of proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, or hospitalization. Future prospective studies should be conducted to validate these findings and evaluate bile acid changes after a cholecystectomy.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10620-020-06714-4

Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - October 13, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research