drugset / Trial / NCT01264003
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernias
RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindPrevention
Summary
Inguinal hernia repairs is clean surgical procedures. However infection may be a concern when prosthetic materials are used. This prospective randomized study has been set to observe if antibiotic prohylaxis is of benefit in mesh repair of inguinal hernias.
Timeline
- Start
- 2008-05
- Primary completion
- 2010-12
- Completion
- 2010-12
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | sefazolin | Unknown | 1 g | Intravenous |
Indications
No indication recorded.