Postoperative systemic antibiotic usage in elective eyelid surgery: is it really necessary?
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1901294
Abstract: Conclusions: Avoidance of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis for LTS and anterior ptosis repair procedures was not associated with increased SSI rates. Given that prescriptions of antibiotics carry the risk of side-effects and growing antimicrobial resistance, we… read more here.
Keywords: eyelid surgery; elective eyelid; postoperative systemic; antibiotic usage ... See more keywords