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Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice
Following pivotal trial data demonstrating reduced infection and pancreatic fistula rates with piperacillin-tazobactam prophylaxis in pancreatoduodenectomy, adoption of broad-spectrum antibiotics increased significantly, particularly among patients with biliary stents, though racial disparities in use persisted.