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Antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infections following colorectal surgery: protocol for network meta-analysis of randomized trials

Abstract

BackgroundSurgical site infections continue to be a significant challenge following colorectal surgery. These can result in extended hospital stays, hospital readmissions, increased treatment costs, and negative effects on patients’ quality of life. Antibiotic prophylaxis plays a crucial role in preventing infection during surgery, specifically in preventing surgical site infections after colorectal surgery in adult patients. However, the …

Authors

Motaghi S; Mulazzani F; Karam SG; Fashami FM; Buchan T; Ibrahim S; Langeroodi SMF; Khademioore S; Couban RJ; Mbuagbaw L

Journal

Systematic Reviews, Vol. 13, No. 1,

Publisher

Springer Nature

DOI

10.1186/s13643-024-02639-5

ISSN

2046-4053