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. 2005 Jul 20;2005(3):CD001439. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001439.pub2

Salo 1981.

Methods Randomised controlled trial. Randomisation method not stated. 
 Double‐blinded. Unclear blinding of outcome assessor.
Participants 223 eligible patients. 2 patients excluded after randomisation. 221 enrolled in the study. 
 Mean: Treatment group: 32,6, Placebo group: 32,7
Interventions Treatment group: Tinidazole 500 mg in 100 ml saline i.v preoperatively. 
 Placebo group: Saline 100 ml properatively.
Outcomes Wound infection (Presence of pus in the operation wound requiring surgical incision)
Notes No comment on drain treatment.
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? Unclear risk B ‐ Unclear