title: Antimicrobial prophylaxis for vaginal hysterectomy: comparison of two regimens.
abstract: A randomized trial has been performed to evaluate the efficacy of two antibiotic regimens as a prophylaxis for vaginal hysterectomy. The results, especially in terms of microbiological characteristics of the local population, are then discussed.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mele
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gargano
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Greco
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tartagni
mesh_terms: D002435:Cefamandole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002509:Cephaloridine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication; D011897:Random Allocation; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014031:Tobramycin / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D002435:Cefamandole; D002509:Cephaloridine; D014031:Tobramycin