Antibiotics Before Colonoscopy May Reduce Peritonitis Risk in PD Patients

In a retrospective study of 236 CAPD patients who had colonoscopies, 9 developed peritonitis within a week of the procedure. No patient who received prophylactic antibiotics developed peritonitis. Randomized controlled trials are recommended.

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Tags: CAPD, Colonoscopy, Peritonitis, Prophylactic Antibiotics, Polypectomy, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection