Oral recipient site infections in reconstructive surgery - impact of the graft itself and the perioperative antibiosis

ConclusionSmaller tissue transfers are less prone to infections of the recipient site and present low LOS. For an POABP regime, the combination of 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins presents substantial results in recipient site infections. In cases of allergy, potential pathogens show adequate susceptibility to moxifloxacin.Clinical relevanceA combination of 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins may be used to prevent recipient sites in head and neck surgery.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research