The Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Anastomotic Leak Prevention during Elective Colorectal Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Anastomotic Leak Prevention during Elective Colorectal Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

<i>Introduction</i>: Despite several perioperative care advancements and innovations in surgical procedures and technologies, the incidence rate of anastomotic leaks (ALs) after colorectal surgery has not substantially decreased. Gut microbiota can play a critical role in the healing pro...

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Main Authors: Lidia Castagneto-Gissey, Maria Francesca Russo, James Casella-Mariolo, Angelo Serao, Rosa Marcellinaro, Vito D’Andrea, Massimo Carlini, Giovanni Casella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
colorectal surgery
anastomotic leak
surgical site infection
antibiotics
prophylaxis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/2/397

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