INTRARECTAL METRONIDAZOLE IN THE PREVENTION OF ANAEROBIC INFECTIONS AFTER EMERGENCY APPENDECTOMY - CONTROLLED CLINICAL-TRIAL

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作者
RODGERS, J
ROSS, D
MCNAUGHT, W
GILLESPIE, G
机构
[1] VICTORIA INFIRM,DEPT SURG,GLASGOW,SCOTLAND
[2] VICTORIA INFIRM,DEPT BACTERIOL,GLASGOW,SCOTLAND
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10.1002/bjs.1800660616
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
A series of 102 patients with presumptive acute appendicitis entered a prospective, randomized, clinical trial of intrarectal metronidazole given over a 48‐h period commencing before surgery. Adequate levels of circulating metronidazole were achieved. A significant reduction in the incidence of anaerobic wound infection was observed in the treated group (P < 0.02). The convenience and short duration of the prophylactic regimen allowed early discharge from hospital. No untoward effects were observed. Copyright © 1979 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd.
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