Meta-analysis of antibiotics for simple hand injuries requiring surgery

Background Simple hand trauma is very common, accounting for 1·8 million emergency department visits annually in the USA alone. Antibiotics are used widely as postinjury prophylaxis, but their efficacy is unclear. This meta‐analysis assessed the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis versus placebo or no...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of surgery 2016-04, Vol.103 (5), p.487-492
Hauptverfasser:	Murphy, G. R. F., Gardiner, M. D., Glass, G. E., Kreis, I. A., Jain, A., Hettiaratchy, S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Antibiotic Prophylaxis Hand Injuries - surgery Humans Models, Statistical Surgical Wound Infection - prevention & control Treatment Outcome
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