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Imipenem prophylaxis in elective colorectal surgery

S J Karran1, G Sutton, P Gartell

  • 1University Surgical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, UK.

The British Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Imipenem effectively prevents surgical site infections in colorectal surgery, showing comparable efficacy to cefuroxime plus metronidazole. This study supports imipenem as a reliable option for prophylaxis in elective procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Microbiology

Background:

  • Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant complication following colorectal surgery.
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis is crucial in preventing SSIs.
  • Evaluating novel antibiotic regimens is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of two imipenem regimens against a standard cefuroxime plus metronidazole regimen.
  • To assess the incidence of surgical infections in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 411 patients.
  • Comparison of imipenem versus cefuroxime plus metronidazole for surgical prophylaxis.
  • Evaluation of surgical infection rates in evaluable patients.

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Main Results:

  • Surgical infections occurred in 26.4% of 349 evaluable patients.
  • No significant differences in infection rates were observed among the three treatment groups.
  • Imipenem demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy to the control regimen.

Conclusions:

  • Imipenem is as effective as cefuroxime plus metronidazole in preventing sepsis after elective colorectal procedures.
  • Imipenem represents a viable alternative for surgical prophylaxis in this patient population.