prophylactic antibiotics

Prophylactic Antibiotics Did Not Significantly Reduce Infection After Vulvar Surgery, Cohort Study Finds

By MedXY 04/20/2026

In a prospective cohort of 172 vulvar surgery patients, prophylactic antibiotics were not associated with fewer postoperative infections or complications, supporting the need for a randomized trial.

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Prophylactic Strategies to Prevent Infection in Lower Limb Peripheral Arterial Reconstruction: Evidence and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 12/17/2025

Cochrane review shows prophylactic antibiotics may reduce SSI risk in peripheral arterial reconstruction; closed incision negative pressure therapy offers possible benefit but evidence is low.

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Prophylactic Antibiotics in Episiotomy and Second Degree Tears: Insights from the REPAIR Trial

By MedXY 10/31/2025

The REPAIR study demonstrates that prophylactic antibiotics reduce clinically relevant wound complications after episiotomy or second degree tears, highlighting a potential role for antibiotics in postpartum care.

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Assessing the Value of Preoperative Antibiotics in Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: Insights from the PERFECT-Antibiotics Trial

By MedXY 09/28/2025

Preoperative antibiotics in uncomplicated acute appendicitis do not reduce appendiceal perforation risk but lower surgical site infections. This large multicenter trial clarifies their limited role while awaiting timely appendectomy.