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6825179 
Journal Article 
Review 
Role of oral antibiotics for prophylaxis against surgical site infections after elective colorectal surgery 
Cawich, SO; Teelucksingh, S; Hassranah, S; Naraynsingh, V 
2017 
9 
12 
246-255 
English 
29359030 
WOS:000419365400002 
Over the past few decades, surgeons have made many attempts to reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) after elective colorectal surgery. Routine faecal diversion is no longer practiced in elective colonic surgery and mechanical bowel preparation is on the verge of being eliminated altogether. Intravenous antibiotics have become the standard of care as prophylaxis against SSI for elective colorectal operations. However, the role of oral antibiotics is still being debated. We review the available data evaluating the role of oral antibiotics as prophylaxis for SSI in colorectal surgery.