Methods: Pertinent studies on antimicrobial prophylaxis for elective colorectal surgery were identified from a Medline search of English language publications since 1966. Results: We found ...

However, evidence supporting antimicrobial prophylaxis is relatively weak, and was generated before the introduction of modern surgical and anaesthetic techniques, which reduce rates of SSI.

Cefazolin is the preferred agent for surgical prophylaxis in bariatric procedures above or including the duodenum, while cefoxitin or cefazolin in combination with metronidazole should be used for ...

A higher cefazolin dose was not associated with decreased rates of surgical site infections among obese patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery, study data showed.

Analysing issues in the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism is Bengt I. Eriksson, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, Gothenburg ...