Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Summary

The effectiveness of antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) for prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) following thyroid and parathyroid surgery remains uncertain. Present prospective randomized control study (Ito-RCT1) assessed the effectiveness of AMP in clean neck surgery associated with thyroid and parathyroid disease.

Timeline

Start

2010-11

Primary completion

2012-05

Completion

2012-05

Drugs

Indications