Abstract | AIM: PATIENTS AND METHODS: RESULTS: Seven of 45 patients receiving intravenous metronidazole and six of 44 receiving the drug as suppositories had wound infection. The frequency of infections was higher among patients with gangrenous or perforated appendices. They were detected at the fifth postoperative day in 8 patients and the most frequently isolated bacteria were E coli and S aureus. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M Anselmi, R Durán, C Acuña, M Ocares, R Zemelmann, G Valenzuela |
Journal | Revista medica de Chile
(Rev Med Chil)
Vol. 123
Issue 8
Pg. 961-6
(Aug 1995)
ISSN: 0034-9887 [Print] Chile |
Vernacular Title | Prevención de la infección de la herida operatoria post apendicectomía: métronidazol por vía intravenosa versus vía rectal. |
PMID | 8657964
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Gentamicins
- Suppositories
- Metronidazole
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Topics |
- Administration, Rectal
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Appendectomy
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Gentamicins
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Injections, Intravenous
- Male
- Metronidazole
(administration & dosage)
- Middle Aged
- Prospective Studies
- Suppositories
- Surgical Wound Infection
(etiology, prevention & control)
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