Abstract
Background: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging transluminal technique through which interventions are performed by entering the abdominal cavity through a natural orifice such as the stomach. Infection is a potential risk of the procedure and the potential pathogens are different than with skin incisions. Currently, there is limited data regarding prophylactic treatment with antibiotics, topical antimicrobial lavage and proton-pump-inhibitor (PPI) therapy for transgastric NOTES.
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