Increased Risk of Bleeding with Topical Metronidazole in a Postoperative Wound after Anal Fistula and Hemorrhoid Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Case–Control Study

Background: Topical metronidazole (TM) is commonly used in many infective conditions and postoperative wounds including after anorectal surgery. TM was prescribed in patients operated for benign anorectal conditions (anal fistula and hemorrhoids) to hasten wound healing. After the initiation of this...

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Main Authors: Pankaj Garg, Vipul D. Yagnik, Gurleen Kaur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/12/1/17