Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Preoperative oral antibiotics and intravenous antimicrobial prophylaxis reduce the incidence of surgical site infections in patients with ulcerative colitis undergoing IPAA.
The usefulness of preoperative oral antibiotics for the prevention of surgical site infection in elective colorectal surgery remains controversial. ⋯ Combined oral and intravenous antimicrobial prophylaxis in patients with ulcerative colitis undergoing restorative proctocolectomy with IPAA contributed to the prevention of surgical site infection.