[Antibiotic prophylaxis with cefoxitin in acute nonperforated appendicitis].

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the safety and efficacy of cefoxitin in preoperative prophylaxis of acute nonperforated, appendicitis. During twelve consecutive months, a single i.v. dose of cefoxitin was administered to 151 patients suffering from nonperforated appendicitis. The study confirms the preoperative prophylaxis with cefoxitin used regularly with patients who are undergoing an appendicectomy.

• Authors: P Mecchia, C A Tonizzo
• Journal: Minerva chirurgica (Minerva Chir) 1994 Jan-Feb Vol. 49 Issue 1-2 Pg. 55-8 ISSN: 0026-4733 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Antibioticoprofilassi con cefoxitina nell'appendicite acuta non perforata.
• PMID: 8208468 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cefoxitin

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Appendectomy
• Appendicitis (complications, drug therapy, surgery)
• Cefoxitin (therapeutic use)
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Drug Evaluation
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Premedication