The effect of antibiotic prophylaxis on tension free inguinal herniorrhaphy: A meta-analysis

Hong Chang

Department of Disciplines and Research Management, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China

Hong Wang, Zhao Chen, Junxiao Liang & Xiaofeng Tian

Department of General Surgical, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China

ABSTRACT:   Objective: Meta analysis was used to investigate the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis on tension free inguinal herniorrhaphy which was related to the surgical site infections. Methods: Pertinent literature were retrieved by keywords/subheadings of MeSH in databases. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the literature were screened related to the original, ...

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