Abstract:Background: There has been a resurgence of interest in the use of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) and antibiotics before elective colorectal surgery. In the era of antibiotics, the use of MBP is controversial.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of the current study was to analyze the effect of MBP over “no MBP” on outcome in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery.
Materials and Methods: This study was an institution-based prospective, randomized and comparative study. Fifty patients, who were planned for… Show more
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