Publication
Association between perioperative prophylaxis with cefuroxime plus metronidazole or amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and surgical site infections in paediatric uncomplicated appendectomy: a Swiss retrospective cohort study.
Journal Paper/Review - Sep 25, 2023
Bielicki Isabella, Schmid Hanna, Atkinson Andrew, Kahlert Christian, Berger Christoph T, Troillet Nicolas, Marschall Jonas, Bielicki Julia, Swissnoso
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Citation
Bielicki I, Schmid H, Atkinson A, Kahlert C, Berger C, Troillet N, Marschall J, Bielicki J, Swissnoso. Association between perioperative prophylaxis with cefuroxime plus metronidazole or amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and surgical site infections in paediatric uncomplicated appendectomy: a Swiss retrospective cohort study. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:106.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12
Publication Date
Sep 25, 2023
Issn Electronic
2047-2994
Pages
106
Brief description/objective
We aimed to evaluate the association between post-appendectomy SSI rates and the two most commonly used regimens for perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in Swiss children.