Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG): A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

Severe wound infections requiring medical or endoscopic intervention are very rare events after PEG insertion. Antibiotic prophylaxis significantly reduces the risk of peristomal wound infection associated with PEG insertion. Antibiotic prophylaxis, therefore, is to be recommended as a general measure in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.