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
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