Synthesizing evidence to guide the design and implementation of effective strategies for discontinuing postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical settings: an umbrella review post-WHO 2018 recommendations

Abstract Background Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) involves using antibiotics after surgery to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). However, studies have shown that PAP offers no additional benefits compared to discontinuation after surgical incision closure, prompting its de-impleme...

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Main Authors:	George Msema Bwire, Renatus B. Magati, Hafidhi H. Ntissi, Tusaligwe Mbilinyi, Martine A. Manguzu, Goodluck G. Nyondo, Belinda J. Njiro, Lilian B. Nkinda, Castory G. Munishi, Obadia Nyongole, Pacifique Ndayishimiye, Mtebe V. Majigo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-01-01
Series:	Systematic Reviews
Subjects:	Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis Surgical site infection Best practice Strategies
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02750-7
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Synthesizing evidence to guide the design and implementation of effective strategies for discontinuing postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical settings: an umbrella review post-WHO 2018 recommendations

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