Single-shot (short-term) prophylaxis with ceftriaxone in biliary surgery.
A short-term prophylaxis based on a one-shot injection 30 min before operation of 2 g ceftriaxone has been used in 20 cases, in patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy or biliary tract surgery for gall-stones. The prophylaxis with ceftriaxone proved to be successful in all patients.
Cimino
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2nd Department of General Surgery, Martini Hospital, Turin, Italy.
Ghisotti
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001662:Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002511:Cephalosporins; D002443:Ceftriaxone