It is possible to reduce the rate of septic complications following colorectal operations by a prophylactic antibiotic regimen. After the evaluation of 67 controlled clinical trials a combination of antibiotics disintegrating aerobic and anaerobic bacteria was recognized as an effective antibiotic prophylaxis. Clinically proved combinations are neomycin/metronidazole and neomycin/bacitracin.
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