Antimicrobial prophylaxis for vaginal hysterectomy: comparison of two regimens

Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 1988;15(4):174-7.

Abstract

A randomized trial has been performed to evaluate the efficacy of two antibiotic regimens as a prophylaxis for vaginal hysterectomy. The results, especially in terms of microbiological characteristics of the local population, are then discussed.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Cefamandole / administration & dosage*
  • Cephaloridine / administration & dosage*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy*
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal*
  • Middle Aged
  • Premedication*
  • Random Allocation
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
  • Tobramycin / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Cefamandole
  • Cephaloridine
  • Tobramycin