Single dose versus 24 h antibiotic prophylaxis in reduction mammaplasty: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Single dose versus 24 h antibiotic prophylaxis in reduction mammaplasty: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Reduction mammaplasty is among the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery. Antibiotics are widely prescribed, on an empirical basis, to prevent surgical site infections. However, there is a lack of evidence to support its use. This trial aims to compare the influen...

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Main Authors: Daniela Francescato Veiga, Edgard da Silva Garcia, José Wilson Moreira-Filho, Evelyne Borges de Mattos Andrade, Yara Juliano, Joel Veiga-Filho, Lydia Masako Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Plastic surgery
Mammaplasty
Anti-bacterial agents
Prophylaxis
Wound infection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04539-0

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