Is there a current role for preoperative non-absorbable oral antimicrobial agents for prophylaxis of infection after colorectal surgery?
Surg Infect (Larchmt)
; 10(3): 285-8, 2009 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In numerous scientific studies, oral antibiotic bowel preparation has reduced surgical site infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. The historical evolution of antibiotic bowel preparation is presented with a review of the scientific basis of its effectiveness.METHODS:
Review of the pertinent English language literature.RESULTS:
Successful oral antibiotic bowel preparation requires effective mechanical preparation. The progressive shift of preoperative preparation to the outpatient setting has led to a reduction in the use of oral antibiotics. Such preparation, however, continues to be effective although in current surgical practice is often augmented with perioperative, parenteral antimicrobials.CONCLUSION:
Oral antibiotic bowel preparation has a role in the prevention of surgical site infection in the patient undergoing colorectal surgery.
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Assunto principal:
Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica
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Cirurgia Colorretal
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Antibioticoprofilaxia
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Antibacterianos
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article