Variation in anti‐microbial prescription and complications post emergency appendicectomy in Australia: do we follow recommended guidelines?

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Abstract

This broad-based study shows mixed compliance with antibiotic guidelines in the surgical management of appendicitis in Australia. The use of post-operative antibiotics in patients with simple appendicitis should be a target for antimicrobial stewardship programmes to prevent antibiotic over-utilization.

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