Perioperative Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Solid Tumor Resection: A Two-center Retrospective Cohort Study

In brief

This retrospective cohort study compares antibiotic prophylaxis practices at two pediatric centers performing solid tumor resections, examining rates of postoperative sepsis and infectious complications. The research addresses the lack of standardized guidelines for perioperative antibiotic use in pediatric oncologic surgery.

• No consensus exists on perioperative antibiotic protocols for pediatric solid tumor resection across institutions.
• Two-center study compared varying antibiotic practices to assess impact on postoperative sepsis and infection rates.
• Institutional variation in antibiotic use provides opportunity to evaluate optimal prophylaxis strategies in this population.
• Study aims to inform evidence-based antibiotic stewardship in pediatric oncologic surgery.

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