Comparative evaluation of short-term versus long-term post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis after mandibular fractures.

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dc.contributor.authorGoel, Mahesh
dc.contributor.authorKirti, Shruti
dc.contributor.authorSingh, J
dc.contributor.authorTawar, Rajiv
dc.contributor.authorKumar, Arun
dc.date.accessioned2015-11-06T05:46:30Z
dc.date.available2015-11-06T05:46:30Z
dc.date.issued2015-07
dc.description.abstractBackground: No consensus is present among the clinicians regarding the use of post-operative antibiotics after the open reduction and internal fixation. This study evaluates the efficacy of short-term (48 hrs) versus long-term (5 days) post-operative antibiotics in preventing infection rates after the open reduction and internal fixation in mandible fractures. Methods: A total of 80 patients of dentate mandibular fractures were divided randomly in 2 groups; Group 1 received post-operative intravenous antibiotics (amoxicillin+clavulanate 1.2 g+ metronidazole 0.5 g/100 cc) TDS for 48 hrs postoperatively Group 2 received same course for 5 post-operative days and patient were monitored for the signs of infection according to the centers for disease control and prevention criteria, rise in white blood cells counts and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Side effects were recorded in both groups. Results: Out of 39 patients in Group 1 two patients showed rise in CRP levels and single patient developed abscess, whereas in Group 2 wound dehiscence was noted in 2 patients and both had prolonged rise in CRP levels at the 5th day. Conclusions: No significant difference in post-operative infection rates was seen between two groups which suggests short-term post-operative antibiotic treatment is equally efficacious as long-term treatment.en_US
dc.identifier.citationGoel Mahesh, Kirti Shruti, Singh J, Tawar Rajiv, Kumar Arun. Comparative evaluation of short-term versus long-term post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis after mandibular fractures. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 2015 Jul-Aug; 4(4): 761-764.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2319-2003
dc.identifier.issn2279-0780
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/165177
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijbcp.com/?mno=193404en_US
dc.subjectMandibular fracturesen_US
dc.subjectPost-operative infectionen_US
dc.subjectPost-operative antibiotic prophylaxisen_US
dc.titleComparative evaluation of short-term versus long-term post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis after mandibular fractures.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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