Abstract
The efficacy of short term prophylaxis in the prevention of infection has been tested in 72 patients who underwent surgical treatment for colorectal pathology. General tolerance to the antibiotics was good. The Authors took this remark as a starting point for reviewing the literature and making comments.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / surgery
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
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Colonic Polyps / surgery
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Colorectal Surgery*
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Diverticulitis / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Paromomycin / therapeutic use*
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
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Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
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Sigmoid Neoplasms / surgery
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Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control
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Urinary Tract Infections / prevention & control
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Paromomycin