[Investigations on the prophylaxis of wound infection by the topical application of a combination of polymyxin-b, bacitracin and neomycin (polybactrin spray) (author's transl)].

Abstract

A controlled prospective trial was carried out on 100 cases of appendicectomy for a suppurative or perforated apendix, 153 operations on the biliary tract and 25 abdominal colon and rectum resections. The topical administration of Polybactrin aerosol, sprayed once into the open laparotomy wound produced a significant reduction in postoperative wound infection.

• Authors: E Schima
• Journal: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift (Wien Klin Wochenschr) Vol. 88 Issue 12 Pg. 397-8 (Jun 11 1976) ISSN: 0043-5325 [Print] Austria
• Vernacular Title: Untersuchungen zur Wundinfektionsverhütung durch Anwendung einer Kombination von Polymyxin-B, Bacitracin und Neomycin (Polybactrin-Spray)
• PMID: 181918 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Aerosols
• Drug Combinations
• Polymyxins
• Bacitracin
• Neomycin

Topics

• Aerosols
• Bacitracin (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Drug Combinations
• Drug Evaluation
• Humans
• Neomycin (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Polymyxins (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Surgical Wound Infection (prevention & control)