Usage of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Routine Otolaryngologic Surgeries in Turkey.

ABSTRACT: Introduction:  Inappropriate antibiotic use in the world leads to an increase in both health care costs and antibiotic resistance. Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is used by most surgeons, especially in the postoperative period. Objective  The aim of the study is to determine the approach of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists to surgical antibiotic prophylaxis in routine surgeries, and to raise awareness regarding inappropriate antibiotic use. Methods  ENT specialists from all over Turkey participated in the study by filling out a data collecting form. The form consisted of 6 questions and was sent to specialists via email. Routine ENT operations such as adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy, ventilation tube application, septoplasty, rhinoplasty,

SUBMITTER: Torun MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9879644 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature