Abstract
Surgical wound infection in colorectal surgery represents a significant cause of poor patient outcome. Adequate prophylaxis requires timely administration; topical gentamicin can significantly reduce infection in poorly perfused areas.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Topical
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis*
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Colorectal Surgery / adverse effects*
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Colorectal Surgery / methods
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Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gentamicins / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Male
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Pilot Projects
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Preoperative Care / methods
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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Risk Assessment
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Surgical Wound Infection / drug therapy
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Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
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Treatment Outcome
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Wound Healing / drug effects*
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Wound Healing / physiology