Influence of adjuvant antibiotics on fistula formation following incision and drainage of anorectal abscesses: a systematic review protocol

Influence of adjuvant antibiotics on fistula formation following incision and drainage of anorectal abscesses: a systematic review protocol

Abstract Background Development of fistula-in-ano following incision and drainage (I&D) of anorectal abscesses occurs in over 30% of patients. It is associated with significant patient morbidity and societal cost. The use of antibiotics following drainage is controversial, with randomized contro...

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Main Authors: Laura Baker, Lara Williams, Remington Winter, Caitlin Cahill, Alexandra Davis, Dean Fergusson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Fistula
Abscess
Anti-bacterial agents
Anal Canal
Rectum
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-019-1002-z

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