| Consensus-based recommendation 5.E14 | |
|---|---|
| Expert consensus | Level of consensus +++ |
| There is no evidence supporting the prophylactic postoperative administration of antibiotics. Postoperative doses of antibiotics may be recommended in selected cases after an individual risk assessment which also takes local contamination and any potentially serious consequences into account. | |
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