Antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of fistulae in cleft palate repair: A quality improvement study

ABSTRACT: Background: Post-operative infection following cleft palate repair can lead to wound dehiscence and subsequent fistula formation. To prevent this, many surgeons advocate using post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis. The use of antibiotics in children is not without risks and with limited p...

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Main Authors: Nitisha Narayan, Suhavi Kapoor, Alistair Cobb, Neil McLean, David David, Shaheel Chummun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:JPRAS Open
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587824001918
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