Antibacterial prophylaxis in surgery: 3 - Arterial surgery in the abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs

doi:10.1136/dtb.2004.42643

Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 2004;42:43-47; doi:10.1136/dtb.2004.42643

Antibacterial prophylaxis in surgery: 3 - Arterial surgery in the abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs

We have previously discussed the general principles of antibacterialprophylaxis in surgery, and its use in orthopaedic surgery,¹gastrointestinal and biliary surgery² and urogenital, obstetricand gynaecological surgery.³ Here we consider the role of prophylaxisin reconstructive surgery involving the arteries of the abdomen,pelvis and legs.