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Is it a good idea to perform an elective ercp on a patient that is septic and not being treated?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: You would want to have a patient like this on antibiotic treatment when doing an ercp.

Answered 3/8/2013

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ERCP: If the patient has sepsis from biliary origin , ERCP should be performed asap , as well as prompt treatment with antibiotherapy. Please select your ERCP doctor carefully. You need someone with skills.

Answered 6/10/2014

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