Background Surgical-site infection (SSI) is still the second most common healthcare-
associated infection, after respiratory tract infection. SSIs are associated with higher …

Objectives To compare the efficacy of combined oral and systemic antibiotics (combined)
versus systemic antibiotics (systemic) alone in preventing surgical site infection in elective …

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication which leads to
significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of antibiotic prophylaxis is to reduce the …

Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the leading cause of hospital-acquired
infections and are associated with substantial health care costs, with increased morbidity …

BACKGROUND: Procedures for perioperative infection prophylaxis in elective colon cancer
surgery consist of preoperative mechanical preparation, chemical preparation with oral …

Background: The use of mechanical bowel preparation and prophylaxis with oral
antimicrobial agents can prevent surgical site infection (SSI) in colorectal surgical …

BACKGROUND Antimicrobial prophylaxis is commonly used to prevent surgical site
infection (SSI), despite concerns of overuse leading to antimicrobial resistance. However, it …

Surgical site infections are the most common nosocomial infections in surgical patients,
accounting for approximately 500,000 infections annually. Surgical site infections also …

TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE of surgical site infections, preoperative prophylactic
antibiotics should be administered within 60 minutes before the initial incision is made. A …

Over the past 50 years, increased interest in the discipline of surgical infection has resulted
in advances in post-surgical infection control. Early investigations focused on the importance …