Oral antibiotics prior to colorectal surgery: Do they have to be combined with mechanical bowel preparation?

Tessa Mulder*, Jan A.J.W. Kluytmans

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Abstract

To reduce the of risk infection after colorectal surgery, oral antibiotic preparation (OAP) and mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) can be applied. Whether OAP can be used without MBP is unclear. A meta-analysis of observational studies demonstrated comparable effectiveness of OAP with and without MBP regarding SSI risk.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)922-927
Number of pages6
JournalInfection control and hospital epidemiology
Volume40
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2019

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