American journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized trial of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection after open mesh-plug hernia repair.
The efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical-site infection (SSI) after open tension-free inguinal hernia repair remains controversial. ⋯ This study indicates that antibiotic prophylaxis is effective for the prevention of SSI after open mesh-plug hernia repair.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of ketorolac is associated with decreased pneumonia following rib fractures.
The effectiveness of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ketorolac in reducing pulmonary morbidity after rib fractures remains largely unknown. ⋯ Early administration of ketorolac to patients with rib fractures is associated with a decreased likelihood of pneumonia, without apparent risks.