Abstract
A prospective, randomized study was conducted in 113 women to evaluate the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis with cefotetan versus no prophylaxis in the prevention of post-partum and post-abortion sepsis. The administration of a single 2 g dose of cefotetan at the time of surgery significantly reduced the number of infectious complications, removal of the placenta or an internal inspection were carried out.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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English Abstract
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Abortion, Induced
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Adult
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Bacterial Infections / prevention & control*
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Cefotetan / therapeutic use*
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Clinical Trials as Topic
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Double-Blind Method
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Enterococcus faecalis
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Female
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Humans
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
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Pregnancy
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Premedication
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Prospective Studies
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Puerperal Infection / prevention & control*
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Random Allocation
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Streptococcal Infections / prevention & control
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Uterus / surgery*