Why the study?
Surgical site infections remain a major challenge, and this study evaluated current preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis practices and their effectiveness in reducing postoperative infections.
Does appropriate preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis reduce 30-day surgical site infections in general surgery patients?
Does appropriate preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis reduce 30-day surgical site infections in general surgery patients?
Adherence to evidence-based preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis guidelines significantly reduces the risk of 30-day surgical site infections.
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May support guideline adherence but should not change practice; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Shyam Gopal Verma (2025) studied this question.
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