Prophylactic Antibiotics Do Not Prevent Infectious Complications of Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine-Needle Aspiration of Pancreatic Cysts

Despite limited evidence, endoscopic societies recommend routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis for endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cystic lesions. Recent studies suggest lack of benefit in this setting. Our objective is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of antibiotics in prevention of infectious complications after ultrasound fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cystic lesions. A...