Is 24 hours enough? evaluating prophylactic antibiotic duration after abdominal wall closure in neonatal gastroschisis

Key Points

• Postoperative infection rates are assessed after 24 hours of prophylactic antibiotic treatment.
• The study shows that a 24-hour duration may influence infection outcomes, with specific rates reported.
• Assessment of antibiotic duration utilized clinical data from neonatal gastroschisis surgeries across multiple centers.
• Implications of reduced duration highlight potential benefits for patient recovery and antibiotic stewardship.