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cefuroxime and Inguinal Hernia

cefuroxime has been researched along with Inguinal Hernia in 4 studies

Cefuroxime: Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic resistant to beta-lactamase. It has been proposed for infections with gram-negative and gram-positive organisms, GONORRHEA, and HAEMOPHILUS.
cefuroxime : A 3-(carbamoyloxymethyl)cephalosporin compound having a 7-(2Z)-2-(furan-2-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamido side chain.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Patients with a primary inguinal hernia scheduled for Lichtenstein repair were randomized to a preoperative single dose of 1."2.71The role of antibiotic prophylaxis in prevention of wound infection after Lichtenstein open mesh repair of primary inguinal hernia: a multicenter double-blind randomized controlled trial. ( Aufenacker, TJ; Bossers, AN; Dekker, B; Gouma, DJ; Hiemstra, E; Hofstede, D; Juttmann, JW; Maduro, JH; Scheijde, E; Simons, MP; van Der Linden, CT; van Geldere, D; van Mesdag, T; van Nieuwenhuizen, R, 2004)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hussain, K1
Ahmed, M1
Masood, J1
Zhuo, Y1
Zhang, Q1
Tang, D1
Cai, D1
Aufenacker, TJ1
van Geldere, D1
van Mesdag, T1
Bossers, AN1
Dekker, B1
Scheijde, E1
van Nieuwenhuizen, R1
Hiemstra, E1
Maduro, JH1
Juttmann, JW1
Hofstede, D1
van Der Linden, CT1
Gouma, DJ1
Simons, MP1
Schwetling, R1
Bärlehner, E1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Is Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Effective in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair: a Comparison Study[NCT01273818]Phase 4276 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-01-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Number of Infections in Each Study Arm

Patients were examined on postoperative 30 days for the presence of surgical site infection. (NCT01273818)
Timeframe: within the 30 days after surgery

Interventioninfections (Number)
Topical Gentamicin1
Cefazolin IV3
Topical and iv0

Trials

2 trials available for cefuroxime and Inguinal Hernia

ArticleYear
The role of antibiotic prophylaxis in prevention of wound infection after Lichtenstein open mesh repair of primary inguinal hernia: a multicenter double-blind randomized controlled trial.
    Annals of surgery, 2004, Volume: 240, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Cefuroxime; Digestive System Surgical Procedures; Dou

2004
[Is there an indication for general perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in laparoscopic plastic hernia repair with implantation of alloplastic tissue?].
    Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie, 1998, Volume: 123, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Cefuroxime; Cephalosporins; Female; Hernia,

1998

Other Studies

2 other studies available for cefuroxime and Inguinal Hernia

ArticleYear
Left sided Amyand's hernia.
    Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, 2014, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Appendix; Cefuroxime; Hernia, Inguinal; Hu

2014
The effectiveness of i.v. cefuroxime prophylaxis of surgical site infection after elective inguinal hernia repair with mesh: A retrospective observational study.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 2016, Volume: 72, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Cefuroxime; Elective Surgical Procedures

2016