Cristina Benites, Muhammad Usman Awan, Heli Patel, Saket Pandit, Anastassia Shifchik, Skylar Harmon, Tatevik Malisetyan, Samuel Angel, David Goldrich, Michelle L Demory
PURPOSE: Septoplasty and rhinoplasty are common otolaryngological procedures, often combined as septorhinoplasty (SRP), offering aesthetic and functional benefits. These surgeries are believed to potentially risk postoperative infections due to natural bacterial flora in the nares. This study evaluates the effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics in reducing post-surgical infection complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, focusing on antibiotic use in septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and SRP...
April 24, 2024: American Journal of Otolaryngology