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Modern Guidelines for Bowel Preparation and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Open and Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery.

Authors :
Chi AC
McGuire BB
Nadler RB
Source :
The Urologic clinics of North America [Urol Clin North Am] 2015 Nov; Vol. 42 (4), pp. 429-40. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Aug 19.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) and antibiotics (oral and/or intravenous) have historically been used to decrease infectious complications in surgeries that involve manipulation of bowel or potential risk of injury. The use of MBP has recently been challenged in the colorectal surgery literature, thus inspiring similar critical evaluation of our practices in urology. This review gives a brief overview of the history of mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation, as well as the evolution of the practice trends in colorectal surgery and urology. We also examine contemporary guidelines in skin preparation as well as antimicrobial prophylaxis before surgery.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-318X
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Urologic clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26475940
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ucl.2015.05.007