title: The Fatal Flaw of Outcome Studies Comparing Colorectal Operations With and Without Mechanical Bowel Preparation: The Absence of Oral Antibiotics!
authors.affiliation: Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Cirocco
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D002400:Cathartics; D003107:Colorectal Surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002400:Cathartics