Overview

Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The effectiveness of antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) for prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) following thyroid and parathyroid surgery remains uncertain. Present prospective randomized control study (Ito-RCT1) assessed the effectiveness of AMP in clean neck surgery associated with thyroid and parathyroid disease.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ito Hospital
Treatments:
Anti-Infective Agents
Cefazolin
Piperacillin