Abstract
Background: Laparoscopic appendicectomy for interval appendix is becoming popular among the surgeon. Aim of the study is whether a single dose of antibiotic in laparoscopic appendicectomy is sufficient.Methods: A case study of 30 cases of laparoscopic appendicectomy performed with the use of single dose per-operative antibiotics in Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, Jamnagar in various surgical units from year 2015-2016.Result: Wound infection is present in 10% of the cases, with none of the patients suffering Grade 3 or 4 wound infections.Conclusions: It conclude that a single dose of antibiotic is sufficient for patient undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy interval appendix.
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