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Preoperative combined mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation for preventing complications in elective colorectal surgery

Maria A. Willis, Ingrid Toews, Joerg J Meerpohl, Tim O. Vilz

2022Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews24 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: The aim of this review is to assess the evidence for the use of combined mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation for preventing complications in elective colorectal surgery.

Topics & Concepts

Bowel preparationMedicineColorectal surgeryElective surgeryAntibioticsSurgeryProtocol (science)General surgeryColorectal cancerColonoscopyInternal medicineAbdominal surgeryAlternative medicineCancerPathologyBiologyMicrobiologySurgical site infection preventionColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsEnhanced Recovery After Surgery