Antibiotic and Duration of Perioperative Prophylaxis Predicts Surgical Site Infection in Head and Neck Surgery
Conclusion
Prolonging ampicillin/sulbactam beyond the day of surgery may have a protective effect against SSI, and 1 or more days of ampicillin/sulbactam may be preferable to multiple days of clindamycin. New randomized trials are needed to define the ideal regimen for CCHNS.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Langerman, A., Thisted, R., Hohmann, S., Howell, M. Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research