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Clinical and economic outcomes before and after intervention
| Pre intervention | Post intervention | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean prophylactic-antibiotic cost (US$), mean (SD) | 647 (20.80) | 56 (1.80) | <0.001 |
| Length of hospitalization, days, (SD) | 5.14 (2.42) | 4.33 (1.04) | <0.001 |
| Rate of surgical site infection, n (%) | 30 (6.74) | 13 (3.02) | 0.01 |
