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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

Randomized placebo-controlled trial of teicoplanin in the antibiotic prophylaxis of infection following manipulation of burn wounds. Br J Surg 1997; 84: 848-53.

Published: 1st January 1997

Authors: Steer JA, Papini RPG, Wilson APR, McGrouther DA, Nakhla LS, Parkhouse N. et al.

Conclusion

Antibiotic prophylaxis given at burns surgery or dressings change did not affect postoperative recovery in the 134 patients studied.

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