Why the study?
Does preoperative oral administration of Gentamicin or Polymyxin-B combined with Metronidazole reduce postoperative complications compared to Kanamycin alone in pediatric elective colon surgery?
Does preoperative oral administration of Gentamicin or Polymyxin-B combined with Metronidazole reduce postoperative complications compared to Kanamycin alone in pediatric elective colon surgery?
Preoperative oral administration of Polymyxin-B or Gentamicin combined with Metronidazole significantly reduces postoperative complications in pediatric elective colon surgery by effectively suppressing both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Associated with fewer wound infections in pediatric colon surgery; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
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