This study compares the efficacy of a single intra-operative (intravenous) dose of "cephalexin" (first generation cephalosporin) or "clindamycin" (lincosamides), alone versus both intra-operative (intravenous) dose of "cephalexin" (first generation cephalosporin) or "clindamycin" (lincosamides) and postoperative oral dose of "cephalexin" or "clindamycin" use in nasal surgery.
The study will consist of 2 treatment arms: Treatment arm A: Intra-operative single intravenous(iv) dose of "cephalexin" 2 g or "clindamycin" 900 mg. Treatment arm B: Intra-operative single intravenous(iv) dose of "cephalexin" 2 g or "clindamycin" 900 mg and postoperative oral dose of "cephalexin" 250mg every 4 hours or "clindamycin" 150mg every 6 hours, for a duration of three days.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
864
Treatment Arm A
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
Stanford, California, United States
Postoperative Infection Rate
Postoperatively, infection rates between treatment arms will be compared
Time frame: Seven days
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