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Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in obstetrics and gynecology

Tomasz Paszkowski
Ginekol Pol 2007;78(12).

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Abstract This article reviews current opinions originating from Evidence Based Medicine regarding perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in obstetrics and gynecology. The appropriate use of antibiotic prophylaxis constitutes one of the most effective preventive tools available for the obstetricians and gynecologists. Lack of antibiotic prophylaxis or their improper use may result in serious iatrogenic harm with potential medical but also economic and legal consequences.

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Abstract This article reviews current opinions originating from Evidence Based Medicine regarding perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in obstetrics and gynecology. The appropriate use of antibiotic prophylaxis constitutes one of the most effective preventive tools available for the obstetricians and gynecologists. Lack of antibiotic prophylaxis or their improper use may result in serious iatrogenic harm with potential medical but also economic and legal consequences.
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prophylactic antibiotics, gynecologic and obstetrical surgery, postoperative compications

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Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in obstetrics and gynecology

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Ginekologia Polska

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Vol 78, No 12 (2007)

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Ginekol Pol 2007;78(12).

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prophylactic antibiotics
gynecologic and obstetrical surgery
postoperative compications

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Tomasz Paszkowski

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