This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Are prophylactic postoperative antibiotics necessary for immediate breast reconstruction? Results of a prospective randomized clinical trial. J Am Coll Surg 2016; 222: 1116–1124.
Published: 25th August 2016
Authors: Phillips BT, Fourman MS, Bishawi M, Zegers M, O’Hea BJ, Ganz JC et al.
Conclusion
Some 112 patients (180 breasts) were included. Extending antibiotics beyond the recommended 24h did not reduce the rate of surgical site infection: 22 versus 19.4 per cent, P=0.82.
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