Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of peritoneal lavage with clindamycin-gentamicin solution on infections after elective colorectal cancer surgery.
Colorectal surgery may lead to infections because despite meticulous aseptic measures, extravasation of microorganisms from the colon lumen is unavoidable. ⋯ Antibiotic lavage of the peritoneum is associated with a lower incidence of intra-abdominal abscesses and wound infections.