Corbett 1979.
Methods | Randomised controlled trial. Randomisation method not stated. Patient blinded. Unclear blinding of surgeon and outcome assessor. | |
Participants | 105 patients enrolled in the study. Age‐range 5‐70. | |
Interventions | Treatment group: Metronidazole 1 g supp preoperatively and eight‐hourly for 3 days. (children <14: ½ dosis) Placebo group: supp regime as above. | |
Outcomes | Wound infection (Definite cellulitis and pyrexia, copious seropurulent discharge) | |
Notes | Some patients received drain. | |
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |