Journal article
Meta-analysis of antibiotic prophylaxis in breast reduction surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Breast reduction surgery is a very common procedure; however, there is still no consensus as to whether antibiotics should be used perioperatively.
OBJECTIVE: To review the world literature and perform a meta-analysis of studies comparing wound infection rates with antibiotic use in breast reduction surgery.
Authors
Shortt R; Cooper MJ; Farrokhyar F; Bain J
Journal
Plastic Surgery, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 91–94
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
June 2014
DOI
10.1177/229255031402200211
ISSN
2292-5503