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