Duration of antimicrobial treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections after definitive source control: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
H. J, Rattan R, Patel N, Bhattacharya B, Butts C, Gupta S, Asfaw S, Como J, Sahr S, Bugaev N. Duration of antimicrobial treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections after definitive source control: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2023, 95: 603-612. PMID: 37316989, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplicated intra-abdominal infectionsDefinitive source controlIntra-abdominal infectionsSurgery of TraumaAntimicrobial treatmentSystematic reviewAdult patientsLonger durationEastern AssociationDuration of antibioticsShorter antibiotic coursesPractice management guidelinesSurgical site infectionLevel of evidenceTerms of mortalitySource controlAntibiotic coursesRecurrent abscessesAntibiotic regimensHospital lengthRecommendations AssessmentSite infectionAntimicrobial durationLevel IIIMeta-Analysis