Antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of endocarditis in dermatologic surgery: sources of controversy and directions for future research.
Whether and when to use prophylaxis for the prevention of endocarditis has been a subject of debate among dermatologic surgeons for over 20 years. The available literature and current recommendations are reviewed. Areas of controversy are examined and proposals for future research are made.
Goldberg
David J
DJ
Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Westwood, NJ, USA. drdavidgoldberg@drdavidgoldberg.com
Schmults
Chrys Delling
CD
D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control