Are preoperative oral antibiotics effective in reducing the incidence of anastomotic leakage after colorectal cancer surgery? Study protocol for a prospective, multicentre, randomized controlled study

Abstract Introduction The optimal preoperative preparation for elective colorectal cancer surgery has been debated in academic circles for decades. Previously, several expert teams have conducted studies on whether preoperative mechanical bowel preparation and oral antibiotics can effectively reduce...

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Main Authors: Rui Qi Gao, Wei Dong Wang, Peng Fei Yu, Zhen Chang Mo, Dan Hong Dong, Xi Sheng Yang, Xiao Hua Li, Gang Ji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06235-7