Open AccessBowel decontamination before colonic and rectal surgery
Author(s) -
Gianluca Pellino,
Eloy Espín
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
british journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.202
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1365-2168
pISSN - 0007-1323
DOI - 10.1093/bjs/znab389
Subject(s) - medicine , bowel preparation , anastomosis , human decontamination , adverse effect , surgery , colorectal surgery , antibiotics , colonoscopy , abdominal surgery , colorectal cancer , pathology , cancer , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Several strategies are available to reduce adverse events after colonic and rectal surgery. Oral and intravenous antibiotics have proven efficacy in reducing surgical-site infections, and might be beneficial against anastomotic leaks. The role of mechanical bowel preparation needs further elucidation.
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