Antibiotic prophylaxis after 48  h postoperatively are not associated with decreased surgical site infections and other healthcare associated infections in pancreatic surgery patients: a retrospective cohort study

ConclusionsAP after 48  h postoperatively following pancreatic surgery was not associated with the lower morbidity rate of SSIs and other HAIs. Nonetheless, this study may facilitate further development of strategies towards standardization of the duration of AP management of pancreatic surgery.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research