title: [Infections in obstetric-gynecologic surgery: chemo-antibiotic prophylaxis and therapy. A bibliographic review].
abstract: The Authors review, on the basis of their experience, the literature data concerning chemo-antibiotic prophylaxis in gynaecological surgery. Prophylaxis is widely employed although some important aspects are still under evaluation: bacterial selection and resistance, benefit in case of abdominal hysterectomy or elective Cesarean section, risk of pseudomembranous colitis. The most effective drugs are Piperacillin/Mezlocillin given in a single dose preoperatively. The same drugs are useful in the treatment of postsurgical infections.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Ostetrico-Ginecologica dell'Università di Pavia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Franchi
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Scorbati
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal; D008802:Mezlocillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D010878:Piperacillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011247:Pregnancy; D011292:Premedication
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D008802:Mezlocillin; D010878:Piperacillin
vernacular_title: Le infezioni in chirurgia ostetrico-ginecologica: chemioantibioticoprofilassi e terapia. Rassegna bibliografica.