Impact of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Motor Disorders

Impact of Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Conditioning Modalities in Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Motor Disorders

No recommendation regarding antibiotic prophylaxis and preparation modalities are available for patients with esophageal motor disorders who benefit from Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the POEM's safety.

This study was a comparative and multicentric retrospective analysis of a database prospectively maintained. Patients over 18 year's old with esophageal motor disorders confirmed by prior manometry, who underwent POEM were included. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of complications, as classified by Cotton, based on whether or not antibiotic prophylaxis was administered.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults patients presenting a major esophageal motor disorder confirmed by prior manometry according to the Chicago classification and treated by per-oral endoscopic myotomy after a multidisciplinary meeting decision

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under-age patients were excluded