Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of the use of prophylactic antibiotics in hand trauma surgery

Background: The use of prophylactic antibiotics in surgery is contentious. With the rise in antimicrobial resistance, evidence-based antibiotic use should be followed. This systematic review and network meta-analysis will assess the effectiveness of different antibiotics on the prevention of surgica...

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Main Authors: Zhang, C, Yusuf, SM, Farag, S, Wade, RG, Wormald, JCR
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2024