Metronidazole and cefazolin vs cefazolin alone for surgical site infection prophylaxis in gynecologic surgery at a comprehensive cancer center
Surgical site infection is one of the most common complications of gynecologic cancer surgery. Current guidelines recommend the administration of cefazolin preoperatively to reduce surgical site infection rates for patients undergoing clean-contaminated surgeries such as hysterectomy.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Anne Knisely, Maria D. Iniesta, Claire A. Marten, Gary Chisholm, Kathleen M. Schmeler, Jolyn S. Taylor Tags: Original Research Source Type: research