title: The importance of anaerobic infections in abdominal surgery.
abstract: The clinical significance of anaerobic bacteria in infective complications occurring in intestinal surgery is discussed. For high-risk patients the authors recommend parenteral prophylactic administration of clindamycin and gentamicin.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000693:Anaerobiosis; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents