Why the study?
Surgical site infections are the most common postoperative complications in colorectal surgery, and clear recommendations on the optimal antibiotic regimen and type remain lacking amid rising bacterial resistance.
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SSI prevention in colorectal surgery remains challenging amid resistance; leaves open optimal local prophylaxis regimens.
In colorectal surgery, combining standard intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis with an oral antimicrobial the day before surgery appears superior for preventing surgical site infections.
Lalović et al. (2023) studied this question.
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