Pediatric surgery internationalHumansRetrospective StudiesAntibiotic ProphylaxisSurgical Wound InfectionMale
Antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric surgery: when more is not better-or safer.
Philip K W Hong, Rachel Raymond, Cristina Crippen, Jeff Satine, Dan Neal, Tyler J Loftus, Benjamin N Jacobs, Faraz A Khan, Gilbert R Upchurch, Debbie-Ann Shirley, Steven L Raymond
Published: 202610.1007/s00383-025-06292-4
Abstract
PURPOSE: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health concern. While surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) reduces surgical site infections (SSIs), inappropriate use may cause harm. This study evaluates the impact of SAP appropriateness and compare…
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