Abstract | METHODS: In a randomized double-blind study, 134 patients were given 500 mg metronidazole as an intravenous infusion immediately before operation for abdominal total hysterectomy and again 8 hours later and 124 patients received placebo. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | L Henriksson, A S Colling-Saltin, G Frick, S Kullander, L E Sandholm, J Ursing, A Cederberg |
Journal | Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
(Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand)
Vol. 77
Issue 1
Pg. 116-9
(Jan 1998)
ISSN: 0001-6349 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9492731
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents
- Metronidazole
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Topics |
- Anti-Infective Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Bacterial Infections
(prevention & control)
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Humans
- Hysterectomy
- Infusions, Intravenous
- Metronidazole
(administration & dosage)
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Premedication
- Surgical Wound Infection
(prevention & control)
- Urinary Tract Infections
(etiology, prevention & control)
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