OBJECTIVE - Abscess formation is a common serious adverse event after intraarterial therapy for hepatic malignancy in patients with colonized bile ducts. The combination of antibiotic prophylaxis and bowel preparation has been used to prevent hepatic abscess. We describe our outcomes with moxifloxacin prophylaxis alone without bowel preparation.
CONCLUSION - Ten patients underwent 25 procedures and were followed for a median of 250 days. No abscesses developed. Our results suggest moxifloxacin alone may suffice for prophylaxis.
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