This study was performed in patients undergoing elective colorectal resection.
The influence of oral antibiotic use with mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) on surgical site infection was mainly evaluated.
The duration and cost of hospitalization were also evaluated in these patients.
The duration and cost of hospitalization were also evaluated in these patients.
The study group included patients who were administered with both oral antibiotics (gentamycin, metronidazole and bisacodyl) and MBP.
The control group consisted of patients who received MBP only.
Patients receiving oral antibiotics demonstrated a lower rate of wound infections and shorter hospital stay.
Patients treated with oral antibiotics showed similar rates for anastomotic leakage with significantly lower total hospital charges.