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Is Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Effective in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair: a Comparison Study
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Gentamicin and cefazolin, Cefazolin, and 1 other intervention for Inguinal Hernia. Completed, enrolled 276 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Aim of this study is to measure the effectiveness of topical gentamicin to prevent post-operative infection in inguinal tension-free hernia repair operation.Secondary aim is, if it is effective as a prophylactic agent, to compare it's effect with intra venous single dose cefazolin sodium prophylaxis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
80 mg topically, intra-operative,single dose and intravenous 1000 mg cefazolin 1 hour before operation
1000 mg cefazolin application intravenously 1 hour before operation
80 mg gentamicin application intraoperatively