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[Comparison of 2 antibiotic combinations used for peritonitis. Cefotaxime-clindamycin versus cefotaxime-metronidazole]

[Comparison of 2 antibiotic combinations used for peritonitis. Cefotaxime-clindamycin versus cefotaxime-metronidazole]

Authors :
X, Barth
H, Hayoun
P, Rat
J P, Hoen
J P, Favre
R, Lombard-Platet
Source :
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983). 20(2)
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

In this prospective and randomized trial involving 38 patients operated upon for generalized or localized peritonitis, 2 combinations of antibiotics were assessed on the basis of 5 predetermined criteria: number of successes and failures, duration of fever, leucocytosis, antibiotic therapy and stay in hospital. No significant difference was observed between the two therapeutic groups. The spectrum of sensitive organisms and the effectiveness of treatment could be considered satisfactory whatever the combination utilized. The 86.8 percent clinical success rate suggests that the cefotaxime-clindamycin combination should be used more frequently than it is now.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
07554982
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
Accession number :
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